Northside Food Pantry Advisors

On Saturday, 49 households were served. Those homes have 177 kids in them. The impact that our donors, volunteers, and supporters make every week is enormous, but it’s also tangible.

If you’d like to support us, the donation link is below.

$25 buys a case of bananas for the week.
$100 pays for all of the clementines bags for kids that come to distribution.
$115 pays for all of the greens for a week that are high in fiber, calcium, vitamins, and antioxidants.
$450 pays for all of our other vegetables for the week such as potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.

http://www.northsidefoodpantryadvisors.org/donate

Can’t donate but would like to support by volunteering?
Here’s our volunteer link!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c0e48a5aa2fa5f5c43-northview

An amazing and recurring group of volunteers from Calvary UMC!

Thank you for coming back every 6 weeks and serving your neighbors fresh and free produce! The Draft couldn’t and wouldn’t stop this crew!

Our volunteers, donors, and supporters are unmatched in their love for their neighbors and their community, thank you all. ❤️🎉

Interested in signing up to volunteer?

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c0e48a5aa2fa5f5c43-northview

Can’t volunteer but would like to make a donation to help support our work?

http://www.northsidefoodpantryadvisors.org/

Thank you to our awesome volunteers who show up weekly at Northview Heights for our produce distribution and hand out this gorgeous free and fresh produce. 9:30 every Saturday!

Think you'd like to help out? We have pickup and distribution slots available as early as next week! We could use your help throughout the month of May!

Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0e48a5aa2fa5f5c43...

We have one time and recurring donors that make this beautiful produce possible for our neighbors up at Northview Heights. Thank you for your gift and for caring for your neighbors.

If you’ve been thinking about giving or aren’t sure if you can, every dollar counts and helps. Here at NFPA, 96 cents of every dollar goes right to food. That’s unheard of!

A $5 monthly gift adds up and makes an impact.

Consider giving today.

http://www.northsidefoodpantryadvisors.org/donate

Every Saturday morning, our volunteers and an Ambassador to lead the morning, serve an average of 47 households and growing, with fresh and free produce.

Thank you to our volunteers for making such an incredible impact week over week!

We are back outside this coming week!

Another great week at Northview Heights!

We had a great group of volunteers handing out greens, fruit, and these beautiful avocados!

We served 50 families.

To support this weekly distribution, you can volunteer or donate on our website:

https://www.northsidefoodpantryadvisors.org/northview-heights-produce-market

Thank you to our volunteers this past weekend for a great morning! We provided families with greens, fruits, and vegetables. We love our clients and our volunteers! And look how beautiful the produce looks!

****** Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Job Description

Volunteer Coordinator (Volunteer Role)
Northview Heights Produce Distribution Committee
Reports to: Chair, Northview Heights Produce Distribution Committee
Time Commitment: Approximately 3 hours per week (consistent)
Location: Primarily Remote, with occasional in-person support as needed

About Northview Heights Produce Distribution
Northview Heights Produce Distribution is neighbors helping neighbors. We work together to make sure fresh produce reaches families in our community with dignity and care. Our work runs on volunteer energy, generosity, and shared commitment.

The Role
We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who believes that strong relationships are at the heart of strong community work. This role is about keeping our volunteer network connected, appreciated, informed, and growing.

The Volunteer Coordinator will help ensure we have the right people, at the right time, to make each distribution successful — while also making sure every volunteer feels seen and valued.

What You’ll Do
Stay Connected to Our Volunteers
Reach out regularly to volunteers to confirm availability and share upcoming opportunities

Send thank-you messages and help cultivate a culture of appreciation

Maintain and organize volunteer email lists

Help volunteers feel informed, welcomed, and connected to the mission

Share the Need
Prepare and post social media updates about volunteer opportunities and urgent needs

Draft clear, friendly email communications about upcoming distributions

Help tell the story of why volunteers matter

Fill the Gaps
Proactively identify areas where volunteer coverage is thin

Think ahead about future needs and recruitment

Take initiative to recruit new volunteers when gaps arise

Grow the Volunteer Community
Cultivate new relationships with individuals and community partners

Welcome new volunteers and help them understand their role

Strengthen connections so volunteers return and stay engaged

Who You Are
Self-motivated and dependable

Warm, organized, and a strong communicator

Comfortable with email platforms and social media

Able to notice when something needs attention and take action

Passionate about community-driven food access

Time Commitment
This role requires approximately 3 hours per week on a consistent basis. Most work can be done remotely, with occasional in-person presence during distributions or special volunteer efforts as needed.

Why This Role Matters

Our produce distributions depend on people showing up — and feeling good about showing up again. The Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in building that consistency, energy, and sense of belonging. When volunteers feel connected and appreciated, our entire community benefits.

Please submit your resume and a brief description of what makes you the perfect candidate for this volunteer position to [email protected]. We can't wait to make a lasting impact for our community with you!

Send a message to learn more

****** Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Job Description

Volunteer Director of Development
Northside Food Pantry Advisors
Volunteer | Part-Time/Remote | Reports to the Board of Directors

About Us
Northside Food Pantry Advisors exists to make sure our neighbors have access to sustainable and healthy food with dignity. We work alongside local partners, volunteers, and community members to strengthen food support systems and respond to real needs in real time. We believe strong relationships build strong communities.

The Role
We are looking for a passionate, relationship-driven Volunteer Director of Development to help us grow the resources that sustain our work. This is not just a fundraising role — it’s a community-building role.

The Director of Development will help tell our story, invite others into the mission, and build the relationships that keep our pantry work thriving. This person will take the lead on grant writing, donor relationships, and major gifts while partnering closely with our Board to ensure long-term sustainability.

What You’ll Do
Build Relationships That Fuel the Mission
Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and supporters

Personally steward and thank donors

Identify and connect with individuals who care deeply about food access

Help board members feel confident and engaged in fundraising efforts

Lead Our Grant Efforts
Research and apply for foundation, corporate, and community grants

Write compelling proposals that reflect the heart and impact of our work

Track deadlines and ensure timely reporting

Maintain organized records of submissions and outcomes

Grow Major Gifts
Identify potential major donors within our community

Create thoughtful, individualized engagement plans

Invite supporters to deepen their commitment to food security

Work alongside board members on introductions and relationship-building

Partner with the Board
Provide regular, clear updates on fundraising progress

Help set realistic and ambitious annual fundraising goals

Collaborate on strategy and new funding opportunities

Who You Are
A strong writer who can clearly and passionately communicate impact

A relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people

Organized and self-directed

Comfortable asking others to invest in meaningful work

Experienced in fundraising, development, or grant writing (preferred but not required)

Deeply aligned with our mission to fight food insecurity

Time Commitment
Flexible, approximately 5 hours per week, with additional time during grant deadlines or campaign periods.

Why This Role Matters
Food insecurity is not abstract — it affects our neighbors, friends, and families. Sustainable funding allows us to show up consistently and reliably for our community. The Volunteer Director of Development plays a critical role in ensuring that Northside Food Pantry Advisors can continue this work and grow its impact.

Please apply to [email protected] with your resume and with a brief description of why you would be a good fit. We are ready to do good work for our neighbors with you!

Send a message to learn more

This is a phenomenal group of seven people that come back week after week to serve fresh produce to their vulnerable neighbors. Our Ambassador is behind the camera, our Coordinator of the entire program is on the left, and returning and incredibly dedicated volunteers are the remaining smiling faces!

We have been serving more than average recently. It could be inclement weather, it could be the reduction in benefits and aid, it could be other strains on everyone’s pocketbook right now.

Would you like to donate?

http://www.northsidefoodpantryadvisors.org/donate

Would you like to volunteer?

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c0e48a5aa2fa5f5c43-northview

Whatever you do, we appreciate it and want to recognize you all!

Thank you!