Volunteer with

SevaTruck

SevaTruck Volunteer Interior Foodtruck Group

We rely on individual and corporate volunteers to prepare and serve nourishing, balanced meals all across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area throughout the year – rain, shine, or snow! On average, SevaTruck volunteers serve about 500 meals per event. Find out how you can volunteer below.

Volunteer Opportunities

SevaTruck offers multiple volunteer opportunities no matter your skills or interests. As a volunteer, you’ll make a real difference and meet others while enjoying a positive environment.  Join us to serve food, set up for events, provide social media support and more. Ready to volunteer with SevaTruck?

What Our
Volunteers Say

I’ve had the privilege of volunteering with SevaTruck, and it has been a profoundly rewarding experience. Nutrition is a topic that’s close to my heart, and being part of an organization that’s dedicated to serving nutritious meals to our community has been truly fulfilling. Seeing both children and adults enjoy and benefit from these wholesome, handcrafted meals is a source of immense satisfaction. I look forward to my involvement with SevaTruck in the future, as it’s a privilege to be part of a team that makes a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.”

Sana Sawhney

A truly unforgettable experience. It’s a wonderful way to give back to the community and get a bunch of smiles in return. SevaTruck’s definitely achieves its mission goals of combating hunger, serving and building unity. It was awesome to see everyone come together and make it happen.”

Felipe Rodriguez

Working with Sevatruck was such a fun and tangible way to directly help our local community.  I really enjoyed meeting people from all ages and backgrounds, and hearing some personal stories as we shared a warm meal with them.  It’s a good feeling to make someone’s day a little brighter, and our small contribution lets that person know that the people around them value and care about them.”

Rebecca Cohencious

Working with SevaTruck to serve over 200 meals to the LAYC was an invaluable (and fun!) experience.  It is easy to feel like you are busy and overwhelmed with day to day activities but when you have the opportunity to connect with people in need, it is a powerful reminder of what is truly important.  SevaTruck is an incredible resource for our community and I look forward to volunteering again in the future.”

Mandy Owens

I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to volunteer with SevaTruck. Before becoming involved with SevaTruck, I did not understand the extent to which the children in our nation’s capital face food insecurity. It was extremely rewarding to be able to serve children from the Latin American Youth Center a warm meal and personally connect with those we are serving in the community. There is something very special about not just giving of your time, but spending that time directly interacting with those you are striving to help.”

Stephanie Callaghan

My first time volunteering for SevaTruck was a very rewarding experience. The camaraderie of the SevaTruck team and the interaction with the Vets was a unique experience that provided a sense of perspective that is often absent from my daily awareness. I will certainly do it again!”

Corey Ferris

Such an incredible experience to be able to treat others with love and respect and receive kindness and appreciation for the simplest of things-providing a warm meal. Many asked us when we would be back! We hope to provide many loving meals in the years to come. SevaTruck is on the move and we are excited to be a part of its movement!”

Nidhi Gulati

FAQs

SevaTruck events consist of three stages:

  1. Food Prep – includes washing, preparing/cutting and storing vegetables for service
  2. Cooking/Serving – includes cooking the food, plating the meals and serving the attendees
  3. Clean Up – cleaning the truck

Food Prep is handled at Lewinsville Senior Center located at 1613 Great Falls St, McLean, VA 22101. There is parking available on-site. Each shift lasts approximately one and a half hours.

Because SevaTruck is handling food for service, volunteers are subject to specific Department of Health rules, including signing a health waiver. Volunteers must wear a mask, closed-toe shoes, as well as pants or shorts. Those cooking or serving food will be provided disposable gloves and hair nets.

SevaTruck has a commercial kitchen space:
Lewinsville Senior Center
1613 Great Falls St, McLean, VA 22101

Space in the kitchen and on the truck is limited, so please bring only necessary items. SevaTruck cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings.

After your shift, volunteers will be served some of the delicious food you helped prepare.

Once on location, volunteers shall complete the Form 1B Department of Health Food Employee Reporting Agreement prior to handling any food. In addition, volunteers are required to sign in and sign out using SevaTruck’s Volunteer Book.