Volunteer

Learn about volunteering opportunities Mercy Brown Bag offers.

Volunteer With Us – Be the Difference in a Senior’s Life!

When you volunteer with Mercy Brown Bag, you are doing more than giving your time—you’re building community, making connections, and changing lives. It’s meaningful; it’s social, and it’s fun!

Whether you have a few hours each week or want to jump in when time permits, every volunteer role helps Mercy Brown Bag feed hungry seniors in Alameda County.

Volunteer opportunities:

  • Assist senior shoppers and help restock shelves at our CommonSpirit Health Grocery Store 
  • Put your language skills to work by translating materials or by helping our customers shop 
  • Sort and pack groceries in our warehouse 
  • Deliver groceries to senior residencies
  • Work at one of our Mercy Brown Bag partner food distribution sites 
  • Share your special talents! We always need fundraising, photography, and administrative support

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s make a difference, together.

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Several people, including a volunteer, select food items from a table filled with groceries, such as vegetables and packaged goods, possibly at a food pantry or market.

“Volunteering with Mercy Brown Bag Reignited a Spark in Me”

“At 75, I used to tell myself I couldn’t do much anymore. But volunteering with Mercy Brown Bag reignited a spark in me – it reminded me that I can make a difference, and brought back my can-do spirit.”

– Vivian Zaat

“I can help Mercy Brown Bag get Nutritious Food to Low-income Seniors”

“I may not be able to change the world, but I can help Mercy Brown Bag get nutritious food to low-income seniors, and that feels great”

– Mary Roberts