Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program
About
Our volunteers distribute fresh produce, bread, and pastries and other food items, as available, to those in need in our community.
Have Questions?When We Serve
The 2nd Saturday of every month from 8-10 am in the Mercy Center’s parking lot.
There are no zip code restrictions.
Only one food order per car.
For everyone’s safety, please follow traffic safety volunteer directions: Stay in your car and open your vehicle’s trunk so that we can load the groceries and produce.
Volunteer for the Drive-Thru Food Distribution Days
Anyone 14 years old and older may volunteer and must be accompanied by an adult who has their Safe Environment and Food Handler’s certifications.
All volunteers must complete two training sessions (all online):
Adults 18 and up must complete Safe Environment training.
- Help sort items and prepare bags with perishable food and non-perishable groceries.
- Load clients’ car trunks with bags of groceries, produce, bread and frozen perishable food products to people in their cars, making sure they have enough to eat during difficult times.
- Help direct traffic, ensuring safety for volunteers and families coming for food assistance.
The Friday before the 2nd Saturday of every month from 12 to 4 pm to pack food bags.
The 2nd Saturday of every month from 7-10 am in the Mercy Center’s parking lot.
Because it allows you to help many people quickly and safely by providing them with essential food supplies in their cars.
If you are 18 years old and above, our archdiocese requires all adult volunteers to complete safe environment training.
This short one-hour online training teaches people how to create a secure and protected environment for everyone, especially children, by recognizing and preventing potential risks or harm.
Click here to register for Safe Environment Training.
Contact Us
Ana Garza-Ibarra (Bilingual)
Associate Director of Mercy Ministry
Manuela Rodriguez (Bilingual)
Mercy Ministry Receptionist