To volunteer at a food bank in Clay County, the most you would need to do is fill out an application to the nonprofit of your choice.

In Clay, there are various nonprofit food assistance programs. Below I've compiled a few, along with ways to start your volunteer journey.

• The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, located at 1107 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is always looking for dedicated volunteers to help fuel their mission. Here, volunteering is viewed as a part-time commitment, and individuals are placed in scheduled shifts during the week. To submit a volunteer application, visit thefoodpantryofgreencovesprings.org or call (904) 284-0814.
• Food for Clay County, located at 3530 Enterprise Way, is a community outreach program of Challenge Enterprises. To sign up as a volunteer, please visit challengeenterprises.org/volunteer/ or call (904) 284-9859.
• The Salvation Army of Clay County, located at 2795 County Road 220, runs a food pantry for families in need. To apply, visit southernusa.salvationarmy.org or call (904) 276-6677.
• To volunteer at Lake Area Ministries, located at 131 NE Commercial Circle, please call (352) 473-2846 with any inquiries.
• The Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, located at 1010 Fromhart St., Orange Park, offers two options for assistance: you can visit the store during open hours or call them at (904) 264-5239.

In addition to volunteering your time, remember that food banks are also open to donations, including food items. Currently, the Salvation Army is hosting its Advent Calendar Food Drive, where, through Dec. 6, members of the community can donate select items to benefit the pantry. At the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, you can also donate groceries via delivery services, such as Amazon Fresh, Walmart, Kroger Delivery, Instacart and Costco.

If you have a question about your community you would like answered, email kyla@claytodayonline.com.