Volunteer
What looks like not enough becomes plenty the moment it's shared. That's the whole idea behind 5 Loaves 2 Fish — and it starts with people in Cleveland who are willing to show up.
You don't need experience, a certification, or a certain number of hours to give. Most of what we do is cooking, packing, carrying, driving and talking with people — and we'll pair you with someone who's done it before on your first shift.
Choose whatever fits your week. Even a single Saturday morning turns into hot meals for a neighbor.
Help prepare the hot food that goes out the door — chopping, stirring, and filling trays in the kitchen.
Box and bag meals so they travel well and arrive still warm.
Take meals to the neighborhoods, shelters and doorsteps where they are needed most.
Stand at the table, hand out plates, and be the friendly face on the other side of the line.
Tables, tents, coolers, clean-up — the unglamorous work that makes the whole thing possible.
Share the site, hand out flyers, invite your church, your job and your neighbors to join in.
Our volunteers serve at community meals, at fundraisers, and behind the counters at Cleveland's baseball and football stadiums, where a portion of proceeds and all gratuities come back to this mission. Whatever you choose, you're part of the same thing: making sure nobody in this city eats alone.
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Leave your name and email and we'll let you know about upcoming serving days, fundraisers and ways to help. No spam — just a note when something is coming up.
Not able to volunteer right now?
Can't make it in person? A one-time or monthly gift puts groceries, supplies and hot meals where they're needed across greater Cleveland.
