Make an Impact at the Kroc Center

Volunteer at the Kroc and change someone’s life,
maybe even your own.


Volunteering at the Kroc

The South Bend Kroc Center is more than just a gym or a pool. It’s a place where families become whole again, where the hungry are fed, where children find opportunities to grow, and where people find bridges out of poverty. Every week at the Kroc Center, there are opportunities for you to get involved and to be a part of changing someone’s life for the better. Who knows? Maybe the life you change will be your own. Ready to get involved? Email [email protected] to get started.
Community Service Opportunities
In keeping with the mission statement of The Salvation Army, The Kroc Center provides opportunities for St. Joseph County residents to complete court ordered community service.
An application must be completed and processed before community service work begins.
Community Service hours are available Monday-Friday in various shifts from 8am – 4pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm. For more information, contact Christa Back by email or by calling (574) 367-2346.

Ways to Serve

Food Pantry (ongoing)

Location: Kroc Family Resource Center
Volunteers needed on Mondays & Tuesdays from 8:45am-12pm.

Bell Ringing to support our Red Kettle Campaign

November & December, Monday-Saturday
Various shifts and locations available between 10am-8pm
Please visit “Register to Ring.com” to sign up now!

Thanksgiving Food Box Packing

November 19th-20th
Volunteers needed from 1pm-4pm

Thanksgiving Basket Distribution

Monday, November 25th
(Volunteers needed from 7:30am-11:30am)

Christmas Application Helpers

Location: Kroc Chapel Saturday,
Oct. 26th-Thursday, Oct. 31st
(Volunteers needed from 8:30am-1:30pm and from 4:30pm-8:30pm on 10/28 & 10/30)

Toy Move Day & Toy Shop Set Up

Location: Kroc Chapel & IRBN Warehouse (2115 W. Western Ave.)
Saturday, December 14th
(Volunteers needed from 8am-1pm)

Christmas Food Box Packing

Location: Food Bank of Northern IN
(Volunteers needed Dec. 2nd-5th from 1pm-4pm)

Christmas Distribution Day (Food Only)

Monday, Dec. 16th
(Volunteers needed from 8:30am-12pm)

Christmas Distribution Day (Angel Tree)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th
This is an all day event with shifts available from 7am-12pm,
12pm-5:30pm and 5pm-7pm.