Got a scooter and an hour after work?
Some people can't collect food themselves: no vehicle, small children, a shift that ends after the pickup time. Volunteers carry it to them. You choose the runs that fit your route.
Sign up to volunteer4 volunteers signed up so far
What a run involves
One pickup, one drop-off
- 1
You take a run
A recipient asks for a delivery when they claim food. You see where it is going from and to, and whether it fits your route.
- 2
You collect it
Go to the donor before the pickup deadline on the tag. It will be packed and waiting. Take a bag or a box if you can.
- 3
You hand it over
Take it to the address the recipient gave and mark the run done. That's it — no paperwork, no money changes hands.
Most runs are within one district. You never pay for the food, and MealBridge does not pay for your fuel, so pick runs you were going to drive anyway.
Ways to help
Four roles, and what each one asks of you
Food delivery
2–4 hours a week
Carry food from donors to people who can't collect it themselves.
You need: A bike, scooter, three-wheeler or car, a licence for it, and a phone.
Community outreach
3–5 hours a week
Talk to bakeries, hotels and community kitchens about listing what they have left.
You need: Sinhala or Tamil alongside English, and knowing your own area.
Events
5–8 hours a week
Plan food drives and awareness days, and run them on the day.
You need: Having organised something before, and time in the weeks beforehand.
Food safety checks
2–3 hours a week
Check listings against the safety rules and follow up with donors when something is unclear.
You need: Food handling knowledge, and care with detail.
Start with one run and see how it goes
Create an account as a volunteer. We'll ask for your district and phone number so we can tell you about runs near you.