Group & Youth Policies

Children younger than 10 years old are allowed to volunteer in the warehouse on Family Night. With special permission and appropriate chaperones, children younger than 10 are permitted to tour the warehouse or assist with certain off-site special events/projects such as gleanings, food collections, etc.

All youth volunteers must have a completed electronic volunteer waiver form prior to their first volunteer shift. This must be completed by a parent or guardian and must list the minor’s name at the top of the waiver. 

Warehouse Activities: minimum age for volunteers is 14 years old, or 10-13 years old may volunteer if accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.

Mobile Distributions: minimum age for volunteers is 18 years old.

Please contact our Volunteer Relations Manager at (225) 359-9940 ext. 520 or volunteers@brfoodbank.org for more information.

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank welcomes group volunteers. We believe volunteering provides an opportunity for team building. Corporate groups might consider using our board room for a staff meeting or training. All that we ask in return is a minimum of two hours of volunteer service as part of the day’s activities. Please view our FAQ page for more information on signing up with a volunteer group. 

Groups with youth must have chaperones over the age of 18 years old. All youth groups or youth individuals must be accompanied by the appropriate number of adult chaperones.

Chaperones per youth requirements based on age are:

• 1 chaperone per 5 youths between the ages of 10-13 (4th – 8th grades)
• 1 chaperone per 10 youths between the ages of 14-18 (9th – 12th grades)