What do volunteers do at The Food Bank?

• Most volunteers work in our Volunteer Room: inspecting, sorting, and repacking donated food and grocery products.

• You will be familiarized with Three Square, given information about what we do and who we serve, and trained to inspect food at the beginning of your first shift. You will then work together as a team on an assembly line, possibly alongside other groups.

• Some volunteers load, some inspect or sort products, and others check and label boxes.  Most tasks require only that a volunteer stand and inspect products for a few hours.  Again, you set your own schedule.

• Administrative support— For projects that arise in every department, volunteers can help with data entry, mailings, filing, and telephone follow-ups.

• Special events — Three Square hosts or participates in a number of fundraisers throughout the year including DISH Las Vegas, Las Vegas Restaurant Week and other events. Volunteers are often needed to sell raffle tickets, collect monetary or food donations, or greet attendees as representatives of Three Square.

How do I become a Three Square volunteer?

Start by completing a volunteer application:

Volunteer today!

Once your application is received, you will receive access to our volunteer calendar. This online system allows you to view all of our volunteer opportunities and special events.

What should I wear to volunteer?

All volunteers MUST wear closed-toed shoes in order to volunteer. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty, as our product can be dusty at times. The warehouse tends to be chilly in the winter and hot in the summer, so layered clothing is suggested. Also, please do not wear any dangling jewelry or tank tops.

What are your weekday volunteer hours?

The Three Square Volunteer Room is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. These are just our Volunteer Room hours, you have the ability to set your own hours.  For example, when you reserve your spot you can select to volunteer from 9:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m.   Note: Our warehouse team breaks for lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. During that time you may bring your own sack lunch or grab a bite at a nearby restaurant.  We provide a refrigerator, microwave, vending machine and purified water cooler.

What are your weekend volunteer hours?

We offer volunteer opportunities every third Saturday of the month.  To schedule a Saturday volunteer opportunity, please contact our Volunteer Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call (702) 644-FOOD (3663) x 355 or x 323.

Can I come as an individual?

Absolutely! We invite individuals to join us during our regular shifts to volunteer with us. All volunteers need to complete an application/profile. Once completed you will receive access to our online volunteer calendar where you can view all of our opportunities and set your schedule.

What is the minimum and maximum group size?

Any group of three or more people is considered a group and needs to schedule an activity in advance. Groups of two or less are treated as individual volunteers and can complete our online application. If you would like to schedule a volunteering event please contact our volunteer department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (702)644-3663 x355 or x323.

Groups of three or more will fill out the Group Application (below) and will schedule their volunteer activity with our Volunteer Department. The schedule is not confirmed unless you have received written confirmation from our Volunteer Department.

Download Volunteer Group Application!If your group is larger than 40 people, please contact our Volunteer Department; we may be able to assist with your request.

Is there an age restriction?

All volunteers must be 10 years of age or older to volunteer at our facilities.  Other events may have a higher age requirement.  Volunteers between 10 and 15 years old are required to have a Parent or Guardian over the age of 18 with them.  Volunteers between 16 and 17 do not need a guardian present.  A signed Parent/Guardian Permission Slip is required for all volunteers
ages 10 – 17.  

Download the Minor Volunteer Release form!

Can I do my community service at Three Square?

Yes, we accept court ordered, work program and school community service volunteers, however an appointment with the Volunteer Department is required PRIOR to completing the application.  Please contact our Volunteer Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call (702) 644-FOOD (3663) x 355 or x 323.  If you have any documentation to be signed by our staff please, give us a 24 hour notice.

Can Three Square accommodate volunteers with special needs?

Due to safety regulations we need to evaluate all situations individually, but we are happy to try to accommodate special needs. To discuss your needs, please contact our Volunteer Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (702) 644-FOOD (3663) x 355 or x 323.

Can I come in on a regular basis?

Individuals and Groups are welcome to join us at Three Square on a regular basis! Individuals can schedule themselves on our online volunteer calendar. However groups would need to be scheduled with the Volunteer Department in advance at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Does Three Square have a parking lot?

Yes, we do have a small parking lot for visitors and volunteers in the front of our building as well as ample parking around both buildings.

What is a food bank or food-rescue organization?

Food Bank

A food bank operates as a distribution center with capabilities for warehousing prepared and perishable, dry, refrigerated, and frozen products that one might find in a grocery store. These products are then distributed to charitable human service agencies or non-profit organizations that serve hungry individuals and families through a variety of emergency food assistance agencies such as soup kitchens, youth or senior centers, shelters and pantries.

Food-Rescue Organization

A food-rescue organization describes the manner in which products are retrieved and distributed. Food-rescue organizations typically pick up product immediately and deliver it to one or more of our charitable member agencies. Both entities collectively funnel food and grocery products to charitable agencies and faith-based organizations, feeding those in need.

Why donate to the Three Square Food Bank?

Donating your excess, distressed, or unsaleable products to the Three Square Food Bank makes good business sense. Regular donations reduce the costs associated with warehouse, storage, and disposal fees. Your company may receive substantial tax benefits from donating. Additionally, supporting Three Square Food Bank generates goodwill by demonstrating your company’s concern for local needs in communities that support your operations as well as concern for a national problem.

What products can I donate?

See a list of items below:

• Close-to-code
• Prepared and perishable goods
• Out-of-code with extended use by dates
• Discontinued products
• Household cleaning items [with] shelf-life recommendations
• Salvage
• Reformulations
• Mislabeled
• Customer returns and refusals
• Private-Label
• Off-spec items
• Produce
• Production overruns
• Bulk
• Over-the-counter items
• Ingredients and raw materials
• Test product inventory
• Food service-sized items
• Paper products
• Seasonal items
• Health and beauty aids
• Boxes, bags, totes, pallets
• Promotional items
• Frozen and refrigerated goods
• Equipment

How is product integrity assured?

Brand integrity is protected through strict standards of food safety, product handling, and inventory control through annual monitoring and inspection at Three Square Food Bank. The Three Square Food Bank distributes donated products to registered and inspected 501(c)3 charitable agencies or faith-based organizations. A computerized distribution system enables the tracking of all product movement and provides recall capabilities to ensure product integrity.

Is my company liable for the product once it has been donated?

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act was designed to encourage the donation of food and grocery products to non-profit organizations. Under this act, as long as the donor has not acted with negligence or intentional misconduct, the donor is not liable for damage incurred as the result of illness or disease contracted by the ultimate recipients of the food due to nature, age, packaging, or condition of the product.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Three Square is a recognized 501(c)3 public charity and our tax ID is 30-0396918, any In-Kind and/or Monetary Donations made to Three Square are tax deductible.