Start a PORCH

As a PORCH leader you will:

Receive guidance each step of the way including start-up training, helpful resources and tools
Join a community of peer leaders and staff experts
Respectfully help neighbors facing food insecurity
Fill the hunger relief gaps that can only be solved locally
Become more connected with your neighbors and other organizations striving to make your community a better place to live

Role Requirements

Complete PORCH Communities training (virtual)
Sign a Neighborhood Agreement outlining your territory and other policies
Execute the PORCH for Pantries food collection program with a time commitment of 3-10 hours a month
Participate in PORCH peer forums to help us collectively learn, grow and increase our impact

Role Responsibilities

Serve as the local PORCH leader and demonstrate our values
Prepare, organize and supervise PORCH for Pantries monthly food drives
Communicate with donors and other volunteers to notify, organize and thank them for their participation
Collaborate with local hunger relief and community partners
Report results monthly to the national PORCH team

PORCH is easy. Donors just need to leave food on their porches and volunteers pick it up.
PORCH is consistent. Monthly drives provide an ongoing and stable supply of food to pantries and program participants.
PORCH is inclusive. Anyone can help by donating, collecting, sorting, distributing and/or organizing volunteers in as little as a few hours a month.
PORCH is flexible. Coordinators can request neighbors donate specific items as required by a pantry or program any given month, best meeting the needs of the pantries and families served.