Ready to help? First County Food Pantry needs volunteer drivers
- Tammy L Wells
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
ALFRED, Maine – Got some time on your hands, an interest in volunteering to help others, and a good driving record?
First County Food Pantry, part of the nonprofit First County Foundation which operates the former York County Shelter Programs pantry for the County of York, would love to hear from you.
Pantry Coordinator Rob Boyd said the volunteer task involves driving from the pantry on Swett’s Bridge Road in Alfred to local supermarkets and other entities, loading their food donations, and returning, using a pantry vehicle. Most times, there is volunteer crew back at the pantry to help unload.
“Some drivers volunteer with a friend,” who helps load and unload, Boyd said. Volunteers should be able to life at least 50 pounds, he added.
The pantry has three regular morning runs two days a week and a single morning run on one day, and there are occasional runs to other locations. With just one volunteer driver at present, Boyd has been doing the remaining runs himself, so he is looking for several drivers.
Bob Sirois has been volunteering for eight years, starting after he retired from his career in sales.
“I knew I couldn’t stay home seven days a week with nothing planned,” Sirois said. He said he explored several volunteers options, and chose the food pantry.
“This sounded most interesting,” he said. “So I started volunteering. I like the camaraderie.” Sirois takes another volunteer with him who helps him load the van, and then along with others, helps unload once back at the pantry.
Ready to help? Call Boyd at 207-289-9668, tell him you’re interested in hearing more, and arrange to fill out a volunteer form.
