The South Plains Food Bank hands out more than 400 boxes of food every day, and a lot of that work runs on volunteers. Last year volunteers logged 55,000 hours there, volunteer coordinator Kris Perez told KCBD, adding that “just a couple of hours a month makes a big difference.” With the holidays coming, here’s how to get involved.
Quick answer
Pick a shift on the South Plains Food Bank’s online volunteer calendar, then show up at the warehouse at 5605 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in closed-toe shoes. Shifts are posted up to a month ahead. Questions: 806-763-3003.
Know before you go
- Where: 5605 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lubbock, TX 79404. It’s a working warehouse
- Sign up: spfb.volunteerhub.com, choose an opportunity and a time slot
- Wear: closed-toe shoes with a heel, like sneakers or boots. No Crocs, flip-flops or slides
- Leave behind: phones, earbuds and headphones, gum, and outside food or drinks
- Phone: 806-763-3003
What volunteers do
Most shifts are warehouse work: sorting, packing and getting food ready to go out. There are also food distributions and seasonal projects. The food your shift moves feeds into the food bank’s programs, including children’s feeding programs, the mobile pantry, the senior box program, its farm and orchard, and nutrition and wellness work.
Tips
- Book early for November and December. If a shift doesn’t show up on the calendar, it’s already full or the warehouse is closed for a holiday.
- Coming with coworkers, a church group or a team? Groups can sign up for group projects together.
- Slots can change during the day, so check your confirmation before you head over.
Other ways to help
- Give money: spfb.org/donate
- Run a food drive at work, school or church: spfb.org/food-drives
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Frequently asked questions
How do I volunteer at the South Plains Food Bank?
Choose a shift on the food bank’s online volunteer calendar at spfb.volunteerhub.com, then report to the warehouse at 5605 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
What should I wear to volunteer at the food bank?
Closed-toe shoes with a heel, such as sneakers or boots. Crocs, flip-flops and slides are not allowed.
Can I bring my phone?
No. Phones, earbuds and headphones aren’t allowed on the warehouse floor, and neither are gum or outside food and drinks.
Can a group volunteer together?
Yes. Groups can sign up for group projects through the same volunteer calendar.
Last checked: October 23, 2026. Details change, so confirm with the South Plains Food Bank before you go.
