Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer: Produce Shed Donation

Donate any extra produce from your gardens in the produce shed to be distributed to the community! We except clean non-sprayed FRESH produce. The produce shed is located right outside the Feed Iowa First shop. No need to wash because that’s our job! For more information, location specification, or contact info check our website!

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Donate any extra produce from your gardens in the produce shed to be distributed to the community! We except clean non-sprayed FRESH produce. The produce shed is located right outside the Feed Iowa First shop. No need to wash because that’s our job! For more information, location specification, or contact info check our website!

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 24, 2025

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Veggie Van

Interested in lending a hand with the Veggie Van? We’d love to have your help!  

We believe access to fresh, healthy produce can—and does—transform lives. Nutritious food is a fundamental human right, and ensuring access to it is key to building vibrant, thriving communities where everyone can reach their full potential.

Through partnerships with food pantries, clinics, and community fridges across Linn County, we work to increase access to fresh, local produce. The Veggie Van makes weekly stops at apartment complexes and healthcare sites, offering 45-minute, farmers market-style distributions. No ID or paperwork is needed—produce is always free and available to anyone in need.

If you'd like to volunteer, check out the link below to pick a time that works for you. You’ll also find the full Veggie Van schedule and the distribution pantry partners. We’d be thrilled to have you join us in this effort!

*Please note that the Veggie Van Schedule is currently being delayed because of some internal maintenance. We will notify you when the schedule is released!

Veggie Van Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAAAE28A4FFCF8-55570104-2025#/

Details:

Volunteer once or every weekNo experience necessary A wavier will need to be signed prior to volunteering (Digital version here https://form.jotform.com/250624724685058)Please review the volunteer handbook prior to volunteering.

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Interested in lending a hand with the Veggie Van? We’d love to have your help!  

We believe access to fresh, healthy produce can—and does—transform lives. Nutritious food is a fundamental human right, and ensuring access to it is key to building vibrant, thriving communities where everyone can reach their full potential.

Through partnerships with food pantries, clinics, and community fridges across Linn County, we work to increase access to fresh, local produce. The Veggie Van makes weekly stops at apartment complexes and healthcare sites, offering 45-minute, farmers market-style distributions. No ID or paperwork is needed—produce is always free and available to anyone in need.

If you'd like to volunteer, check out the link below to pick a time that works for you. You’ll also find the full Veggie Van schedule and the distribution pantry partners. We’d be thrilled to have you join us in this effort!

*Please note that the Veggie Van Schedule is currently being delayed because of some internal maintenance. We will notify you when the schedule is released!

Veggie Van Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAAAE28A4FFCF8-55570104-2025#/

Details:

Volunteer once or every weekNo experience necessary A wavier will need to be signed prior to volunteering (Digital version here https://form.jotform.com/250624724685058)Please review the volunteer handbook prior to volunteering.

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 18, 2025 through Oct 30, 2025

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Corporate/Group Opportunities

If you're looking for group volunteer opportunities, we have plenty of work at our Wanatee farm. We can host upwards of 15-20 people and opportunities include but are not limited to:

Farm work Planting Setting irrigation Fencing Weeding Harvesting Field teardown Cover cropping And more!

For further inquiries or questions, reach out to laura@feediowa1st.com or Jody@feediowa1st.com! Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and clothing equipped for farming is recommended. Conditions will most likely be on the warmer side while in the fields. 

Agency: Feed Iowa First

If you're looking for group volunteer opportunities, we have plenty of work at our Wanatee farm. We can host upwards of 15-20 people and opportunities include but are not limited to:

Farm work Planting Setting irrigation Fencing Weeding Harvesting Field teardown Cover cropping And more!

For further inquiries or questions, reach out to laura@feediowa1st.com or Jody@feediowa1st.com! Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and clothing equipped for farming is recommended. Conditions will most likely be on the warmer side while in the fields. 

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Small Engine Repair and Maintenance

We are looking for a volunteer to keep our tillers and mowers in good working condition during the season and fix equipment as needed. 

Currently, there is a walk-behind tiller to be repaired and additional tillers and riding mowers to be maintained.

Feed Iowa First will pay for all parts and can provide a workspace. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity and projects can be arranged to fit within your schedule.

If interested please contact Laura at laura@feediowa1st.com

Agency: Feed Iowa First

We are looking for a volunteer to keep our tillers and mowers in good working condition during the season and fix equipment as needed. 

Currently, there is a walk-behind tiller to be repaired and additional tillers and riding mowers to be maintained.

Feed Iowa First will pay for all parts and can provide a workspace. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity and projects can be arranged to fit within your schedule.

If interested please contact Laura at laura@feediowa1st.com

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No