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Phone: (417) 865-3411
Fax: (417) 865-0504

O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief
2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave.
P.O. Box 5746
Springfield, MO 65801-5746

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Feeding Hope Initiatives

Did you know that volunteering just one hour of your time at Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield, Missouri helps to provide 105 meals to individuals in need? Ozarks Food Harvest is the only food bank in southwest Missouri, serving more than 250 nonprofit members across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches more than 20,000 individuals weekly and distributes one million pounds of food monthly —this would not be possible without generous volunteers like YOU!

Whether you can give a few hours monthly, or commit to a weekly schedule, your gift of time helps Transform Hunger into Hope for families in need. Please know all volunteer sessions must be scheduled in advance.

Become a Hunger Hero by submitting a Volunteer Application!

Returning volunteers, go to the Volunteer Login to access the
OFH Volunteer Information Center.

View Current Volunteer Opportunities

Weekday opportunities
20 volunteer openings per session—Individuals & groups are welcome! Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Processing donations during weekday Sort & Repack projects is key to Ozarks Food Harvest’s distribution of 10 million meals annually. Sort & Repack projects involve checking expiration dates, sorting like items, and repacking for distribution. Food safety training is provided at the beginning of the session. Volunteer projects may vary based upon The Food Bank’s current distribution needs.

Weekday Sessions (Monday–Thursday)
Morning Session: 9 am–12 pm
Afternoon Session: 1–4 pm

Weekly commitments are greatly appreciated.

Evening & Weekend opportunities
20 volunteer openings per session—Individuals & groups are welcome! Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Evening and weekend volunteer projects focus on The Food Bank’s assembly needs. Each month, Ozarks Food Harvest distributes more than 4,000 Weekend Backpacks for at-risk students and 2,000 Senior Food Boxes—all assembled solely by volunteers. Assembly projects rely on large groups and full sessions. Volunteer projects may vary based upon The Food Bank’s current distribution needs.

Evening & Weekend Sessions
Tues. Evenings: 6–9 pm
Sat. Sessions: 9 am–12 pm OR 1–4 pm

Special Events & Other Opportunities
Volunteers are needed during several OFH special events in order to collect food and funding and to develop awareness about hunger in southwest Missouri. From answering phones at The Food Bank’s annual Hungerthon™ radiothon to accepting food donations at Turkey Trot, OFH Volunteers Make it Happen!

Planning a special event to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest? Please contact Lindsey Neddenriep.

Need more information about OFH’s Volunteer Community? Visit Volunteer FAQ or contact Jennifer Sickinger at (417) 865-3411 ext 114.

Watch a group volunteer in the OFH Volunteer Center!