Volunteer shifts at Kids’ Meals are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1:00pm-3:30pm.
Kids ages 8 and above are welcome to volunteer! All children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Please note: Each person volunteering with you must be registered individually.
If you are volunteering as a group (5 or more people) please use the form below.
When you enter the Volunteer Zone, activities change day to day based on what’s needed most, but you can always count on having fun while helping change mealtimes and lifetimes!
You might be assigned to making delicious and nutritious sandwiches! These could be ham, turkey, cheese, peanut butter, or another favorite. Every sandwich you make helps fill a tummy and fuel a child’s growing brain. (If you have allergies, please let our staff know when you arrive.)
You could be on trail mix duty, scooping, bagging, and sealing our homemade snack mix! Each bag you prepare becomes a healthy treat that keeps kids energized and ready to play, learn, and thrive.
You may be asked to bring it all together by packing full lunches. Each bag includes a protein, snack, fruit, and drink, which is everything a child needs for a nutritious meal! You’ll load these bags into our delivery totes, helping send thousands of meals across Houston to kids who depend on us every day.
You might be helping us organize and check incoming food donations, assemble grocery bags, or quality-check DIY lunch bags made by our amazing community. This behind-the-scenes work ensures that every item going out to families is safe, nutritious, and ready to brighten a child’s day.
Every day is a little different at Kids’ Meals! You may be asked to decorate lunch bags, put together STEM kits, unload a delivery, or jump in wherever extra hands are needed. No matter the task, your flexibility helps make sure thousands of kids on our routes don’t miss a meal.
If you’re 21 or older, you can sign up to be a volunteer driver—the final step in getting meals from our kitchen into kids’ hands. Using your own vehicle, you’ll follow one of our routes and deliver meals directly to families. This is one of the most impactful ways to serve, as you’ll see firsthand the joy and relief your efforts bring. (Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and complete a background check. There is a $25 fee for the check, paid by the volunteer.)
8790 Hammerly Blvd.
Houston, TX 77080
Phone: 713-695-5437
Fax: 713-695-7544
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
5517 FM 1488 Suite E
Magnolia TX 77354
Phone: 832-541-7282
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hosting your own meal packing event is a great way to directly support children facing hunger and we are so thankful for your partnership.
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We are on pace to deliver over 3.4 million meals which means we need over 3.4 million lunch bags! YOU can help make them special.
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Volunteer shifts take place Monday-Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:30pm. You can see more about what volunteers do, and sign up for a shift, here.
For safety reasons, and per health code, all volunteers must wear:
-Closed-toed shoes (your toes will thank you.)
-Hairnet or hat – You might just be testing your sandwich-making skills, so bring your favorite hat or pick up a Kids’ Meals hat at the Welcome Center. You may not need it, but better to be prepared!
-Disposable gloves (we’ll provide these on-site if needed.)
We believe volunteering should be a family experience. If you have children age 8 or older, they are welcome to come and volunteer with you. Each child must have their own Volunteer Hub account and be registered for the volunteer shift. While here, children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Only children age 12 or older can prepare food in the kitchen, but we have several other jobs that kids ages 8-11 can help with.
Donations of DIY bags, decorated bags, food, or other supplies can be dropped off in the back of the building, 8790 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77080 Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. No appointments are necessary, unless you are dropping off juice boxes for the Juice Box Challenge.
Currently, Kids’ Meals delivers free, healthy meals to over 9,000 preschool-aged children per day!
You will often notice pictures of kids and families on our website or social media channels. All families whose pictures appear in our media have signed a release giving us permission to use their photos.
