Get Involved

The Arnold Food Pantry and Treasure Shoppe welcomes you to serve our community through a variety of opportunities. The pantry is open every day of the week and most activities take place from 8:30am to noon. The Treasure Shoppe is open Monday through Saturday. Both the pantry and store offer meaningful and rewarding opportunities to give back and meet others who are passionate about our Mission. For more information please call the Arnold Food Pantry at (636) 287-3663 or the Treasure Shoppe at (636) 321-8659.

To Volunteer in the Food Pantry

Volunteers come in all ages, with various abilities and skills. There is a task for almost anyone who wishes to help. Both regular and occasional help is welcome. This is a great opportunity for school service clubs, churches, families, organizations, businesses, retirees, and those able to spare a few hours now and then to assist others in need.
New volunteers are welcome at the Arnold Food Pantry. Please give us advance notice of the date(s) you would like to help. You can volunteer:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Drivers/Riders will be needed by 8:00 am

Please call: 636-287-3663

Please note no one under 14 can volunteer.  14 and 15 year old volunteers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Waivers for everyone under 18 will need to be executed by a parent or guardian.

Pantry Tasks:

  • Sort various items into food or household categories.
  • Mark items, check expiration dates, check for severely damaged items and discard items unfit for human consumption or use.
  • Box, bag, and stock and store donations.
  • Clean and sort fruit.
  • Drivers for food collection from area stores

    Office Tasks:

    • Office help for various skill levels
    • Computer skills

    • Answer phones, take messages

    Fundraising:

    • Help plan, promote, and organize fundraisers

    To Volunteer in the Treasure Shoppe

    Stop by the register at the Treasure Shoppe and let us know that you are interested in volunteering.

    If you are interested in volunteering, we will give you a volunteer form that you may fill out. We will conduct a back round check on you and if we are interested, we will call you for an interview.  You must be able to run the register. You can also call: 636-321-8659 and ask for Carol or Dianne.

    Treasure Shoppe Hours of Operation:

    Monday – Friday: 9am-3pm

    Saturday: 10am-1pm

    Sunday: Closed

    Treasure Shoppe Tasks:

    • Cashier
    • Sort, store, price, and stock donations
    • Clean and organize

    You can also help by:

    • Offering to display flyers publicizing Arnold Food Pantry fundraising events at your business, church or organization. Mention our events in your church or work bulletins and newsletters.
    • Attend our fundraising events.
    • Hold your own fundraiser for the Pantry.
    • Serve on a Pantry fundraising planning committee.

    When volunteering please:

    • Arrive with a neat and clean appearance.
    • Wear your volunteer shirt provided by the pantry or thrift store.
    • When wearing shorts, we ask that they be mid thigh or longer.
    • Leave purses and valuables at home or locked in your vehicle. The Pantry cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.​

      We do ask that our Volunteers:

      Exhibit a friendly, caring attitude and respect for our clients, other volunteers, staff, patrons, donors and other persons who may visit the pantry. Respect the confidentiality of our clients.

      For safety Reasons:

      Wear closed-toed shoes (No sandals, flip flops, slippers, or high heels).

      Do not wear extremely loose clothing or dangling jewelry.

      Dress appropriately for performance of tasks and conditions.

      “The truth is, the person who receives gets the thing, but the person who gives gets the bigger blessing – your heart expands. If you do that, I promise you, you will never be the same.”
      -Maya Angelou