Opportunities From: Second Helpings

As part of our Healthy Food Initiative, Second Helpings purchases additional protein to support healthy meals for our partner food pantries across the Lowcountry. Our Chicken Runs are periodic routes that help ensure this food reaches local agencies.

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up cases of chicken and deliver them to partner agencies. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

As part of our Healthy Food Initiative, Second Helpings purchases additional protein to support healthy meals for our partner food pantries across the Lowcountry. Our Chicken Runs are periodic routes that help ensure this food reaches local agencies.

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up cases of chicken and deliver them to partner agencies. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

As part of our Healthy Food Initiative, Second Helpings purchases additional protein to support healthy meals for our partner food pantries across the Lowcountry. Our Chicken Runs are periodic routes that help ensure this food reaches local agencies.

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up cases of chicken and deliver them to partner agencies. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

As part of our Healthy Food Initiative, Second Helpings purchases additional protein to support healthy meals for our partner food pantries across the Lowcountry. Our Chicken Runs are periodic routes that help ensure this food reaches local agencies.

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up cases of chicken and deliver them to partner agencies. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

As part of our Healthy Food Initiative, Second Helpings purchases additional protein to support healthy meals for our partner food pantries across the Lowcountry. Our Chicken Runs are periodic routes that help ensure this food reaches local agencies.

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up cases of chicken and deliver them to partner agencies. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

Saturday, May 9 is the US Postal Service's annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive event! Residents are invited to leave a bag of non-perishable food by their mailbox, and the postal workers pick them up as they complete their mail delivery routes.

When the trucks return to the post office, Second Helpings volunteer helpers unload the food, and place the food in one of our trucks for further distribution to our agency partners.

We are looking for helpers  to meet up at Hilton Head's South End post office (zip code 29928). We'll be at their loading dock, which is around the back of the post office, facing Arrow Road.

We hope to see you there!

As part of our Healthy Food Initiative, Second Helpings purchases additional protein to support healthy meals for our partner food pantries across the Lowcountry. Our Chicken Runs are periodic routes that help ensure this food reaches local agencies.

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up cases of chicken and deliver them to partner agencies. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help provide nutritious food to our community.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

We're preparing to assemble, stuff, and send out a packet containing our 2025 Impact Report and our 2026 Buy a Truck campaign card. We'll meet in the Second Helpings conference room on HHI.  Thank you!

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Beaufort North route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Crew members sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Beaufort South route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Crew Members sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Beaufort South route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Crew Members sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Beaufort South route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Drivers sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Beaufort North route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Drivers sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Beaufort South route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Drivers sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Saturday, May 9 is the US Postal Service's annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive event! Residents are invited to leave a bag of non-perishable food by their mailbox, and the postal workers pick them up as they complete their mail delivery routes.

When the trucks return to the post office, Second Helpings volunteers help unload the food, and place the food in one of our trucks for further distribution to our agency partners.

We are looking for a truck driver to meet up at Hilton Head's South End post office (zip code 29928). We'll be at their loading dock, which is around the back of the post office, facing Arrow Road.

We hope to see you there!

On the third Wednesday of every month, Second Helpings transports orders to two of our agency partners - Creative Church and Sandalwood Community Food Pantry. 

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up the orders then deliver them. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help support our local agencies. 

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

On the third Wednesday of every month, Second Helpings transports orders to two of our agency partners - Creative Church and Sandalwood Community Food Pantry. 

Volunteers serve as a driver and crew member, traveling to the Lowcountry Food Bank in Early Branch, SC to pick up the orders then deliver them. Each route requires one driver and one crew member (signed up separately).

This is a meaningful, team-based opportunity to help support our local agencies. 

Physical Requirements:
This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable getting in and out of a truck, lifting and moving boxes, and working on their feet for periods of time. Some cases may weigh up to 30–50 pounds.

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Bluffton North route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Drivers sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Bluffton South route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Drivers sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Bluffton South route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Crew Members sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

Our volunteer drivers meet at our trucks Monday through Saturday at 8:00 am to meet up with their crews to rescue and deliver food. This route is the Bluffton North route and requires 1 driver and 2 crew members. Crew Members sign up on a separate opportunity and must be approved by staff to drive. All new volunteers will meet with a Second Helpings staff member before joining the truck crew. 

This Sign Up is for the Farmer's Market Helper.  Each shift requires a lead and a 2nd volunteer. The Lead volunteer must have experience in hosting this table and be able to coordinate the pick up of the equipment. Volunteers must be able to carry/set up a canopy in addition to loading some produce in their vehicle for delivery at the end of the event.  

After signing up for the first time, a Second Helpings volunteer will reach out to share more information! 

Every Saturday, Second Helpings hosts a table at the Port Royal Farmers Market to collect fresh produce from farmers, accept cash and packaged food donations, share information about our mission, and engage potential volunteers.

Two volunteers staff the table each week from 8:00 AM to noon, handling a simple setup (canopy, table, brochures- must be picked up at local storage unit) and breakdown at closing. Donations typically include 100+ lbs of produce and an average of $90 in contributions, all of which directly support our hunger-relief work. Produce donations are dropped off at Help of Beaufort and the setup must be returned to storage. It’s a fun, rewarding way to meet the community and share the Second Helpings story—and the generosity we see every week is inspiring.

This Sign Up is for the Lead Farmer's Market Volunteer.  Each shift requires a lead and a helper. The Lead volunteer must have experience in hosting this table and be able to coordinate the pick up of the equipment. Volunteers must be able to carry/set up a canopy in addition to loading some produce in their vehicle for delivery at the end of the event.  

Every Saturday, Second Helpings hosts a table at the Port Royal Farmers Market to collect fresh produce from farmers, accept cash and packaged food donations, share information about our mission, and engage potential volunteers.

Two volunteers staff the table each week from 8:00 AM to noon, handling a simple setup (canopy, table, brochures- must be picked up at local storage unit) and breakdown at closing. Donations typically include 100+ lbs of produce and an average of $90 in contributions, all of which directly support our hunger-relief work. Produce donations are dropped off at Help of Beaufort and the setup must be returned to storage. It’s a fun, rewarding way to meet the community and share the Second Helpings story—and the generosity we see every week is inspiring.

Our Hilton Head Truck Rescue Routes are currently managed by local volunteers.  If you are interested in more information about rescue opportunities on Hilton Head and how to get involved, please Respond to this opportunity and a Second Helpings staff member will reach out to share more information.  Thank you for your interest in helping us reduce food insecurity and food waste in our beautiful Lowcountry! 

Help ensure fresh, nutritious food reaches families in the Hilton Head and Beaufort county area who currently have no permanent food pantry serving their community.

St. Andrews by the Sea, on Hilton Head Island, will host a monthly fresh produce distribution on the third Tuesday of each month throughout 2026.

Volunteers will help sort and bag fresh produce for distribution to the public and other local food pantries. Volunteers will be unloading, sorting, and bagging produce into individual grocery-size bags. In addition, volunteers will help load remaining produce into a Second Helpings van or truck for delivery to other partner food pantries.

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers may occasionally be asked to lift produce boxes or bags weighing up to 50 pounds and should be comfortable picking up and bagging grocery-size produce bags.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. You will meet in the back parking lot of the St. Andrew By-The-Sea where the Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

This Bluffton Nonprofits event "The force that's with you!" is an annual community showcase held at the Bluffton Branch Library to celebrate the impact of local nonprofit organizations and connect them with the public.

This family-friendly, free event brings together a wide variety of local nonprofits to share their missions, services, and the positive change they create in the community.

We're looking for enthusiastic Second Helpings Ambassadors will be representing Second Helpings, sharing our Mission and spreading the word to the community.

Second Helpings will distribute pantry staples and fresh produce to our Hilton Head-area agencies on a monthly basis throughout 2026.

These distributions help our partner agencies keep their pantries stocked with essential items and continue serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community.

Volunteers will assist with unloading, sorting, and organizing food for distribution. 

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and moving grocery-size items.

Most distributions take place between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, though timing may vary depending on vendor delivery. You will receive an email the evening prior to your shift with the expected arrival time and additional details.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves are recommended.

You will meet in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church, where a Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Thank you so much for your help—we couldn’t do this without you!

Help ensure fresh, nutritious food reaches families in the Hilton Head and Beaufort county area who currently have no permanent food pantry serving their community.

Port Royal United Methodist Church, will host a monthly fresh produce distribution on the first Monday  and last Monday of each month throughout 2026.

Volunteers will help sort and bag fresh produce for distribution to the public and other local food pantries. Volunteers will be unloading, sorting, and bagging produce into individual grocery-size bags. In addition, volunteers will help load remaining produce into a Second Helpings van or truck for delivery to other partner food pantries.

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers may occasionally be asked to lift produce boxes or bags weighing up to 50 pounds and should be comfortable picking up and bagging grocery-size produce bags.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves are also helpful. You will meet in the parking lot of Port Royal UMC where the Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Second Helpings receives fresh vegetables and fruit to distribute to our neighbors in need each month! 

The truck driver will pick up the truck at the First Presbyterian truck parking lot, go to St. Andrew By-The-Sea, assist with loading the leftover produce into the truck and deliver to Hilton Head, Bluffton and Jasper agencies.

The ability to lift up to 50lbs in weight is advised for this volunteer opportunity.

Second Helpings receives fresh vegetables and fruit to distribute to our neighbors in need each month! 

Two times a month, we receive fresh produce that needs to be distributed to our food pantry partners. The truck helper will meet the driver at the First Presbyterian truck parking lot at the assigned time for their shift (it varies by date!),  go to St. Andrew By-The-Sea, assist with loading the leftover produce into the truck and deliver to Hilton Head, Bluffton and Jasper agencies.

The ability to lift up to 50lbs in weight is advised for this volunteer opportunity.

Venture Church will host a monthly fresh produce distribution for the Okatie community on the first Saturday of each month throughout 2026. This area is home to nearly 3,500 food-insecure residents, making this distribution an important resource for local families.

Volunteers will help sort and bag fresh produce for distribution to the public and other local food pantries. The Lowcountry Food Bank truck is scheduled to arrive between 8:30–9:00 AM, and volunteers will begin unloading, sorting, and bagging produce into individual grocery-size bags.

From 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, the distribution will operate as a drive-through event, where volunteers will help check in guests, hand bags of produce to families, and assist with loading remaining produce into a Second Helpings van or truck for delivery to other partner food pantries.

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers may occasionally be asked to lift produce boxes or bags weighing up to 50 pounds and should be comfortable picking up and bagging grocery-size produce bags.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing.

Church of the Cross, at the God's Goods location will host a monthly fresh produce distribution on the fourth Monday of each month throughout 2026.

Volunteers will help sort and bag fresh produce for distribution to the public and other local food pantries. Volunteers will be unloading, sorting, and bagging produce into individual grocery-size bags. In addition, volunteers will help load remaining produce into a Second Helpings van or truck for delivery to other partner food pantries.

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers may occasionally be asked to lift produce boxes or bags weighing up to 50 pounds and should be comfortable picking up and bagging grocery-size produce bags.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. You will meet on the south end of the God's Goods building where the Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Second Helpings will distribute pantry staples and fresh produce to our Jasper and Hampton County partner agencies on a monthly basis throughout 2026. These distributions help our agencies keep their pantries stocked with essential items and continue serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community.

Volunteers will assist with unloading, sorting, and organizing food for distribution.

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and moving grocery-size items.

Most distributions take place between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, though timing may vary depending on vendor delivery. You will receive an email the evening prior to your shift with the expected arrival time and additional details.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves are recommended.

You will meet at Mercy Mission in Hardeeville, where a Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Thank you so much for your help—we couldn’t do this without you!

Second Helpings will distribute pantry staples and fresh produce to our Bluffton-area agencies on a monthly basis throughout 2026. These distributions help our partner agencies keep their pantries stocked with essential items and continue serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community.

Volunteers will assist with unloading, sorting, and organizing food for distribution. 

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and moving grocery-size items.

Most distributions take place between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, though timing may vary depending on vendor delivery. You will receive an email the evening prior to your shift with the expected arrival time and additional details.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves are recommended.

You will meet in the parking lot of Sam’s Club in Bluffton, where a Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Thank you so much for your help—we couldn’t do this without you!

Second Helpings will distribute pantry staples and fresh produce to our Beaufort-area agencies on a monthly basis throughout 2026. These distributions help our partner agencies keep their pantries stocked with essential items and continue serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community.

Volunteers will assist with unloading, sorting, and organizing food for distribution.

This role involves light to moderate physical activity. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and moving grocery-size items.

Most distributions take place between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, though timing may vary depending on vendor delivery. You will receive an email the evening prior to your shift with the expected arrival time and additional details.

Volunteers should wear a Second Helpings shirt and weather-appropriate clothing. Gloves are recommended.

You will meet in the parking lot of Port Royal United Methodist Church, where a Second Helpings Area Coordinator will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Thank you so much for your help—we couldn’t do this without you!