CLEVELAND — People tend to volunteer more during the holiday months, but it has slowed down now that the holidays are over.

What You Need To Know

  • People tend to volunteer more during the holiday season

  • Many organizations need volunteers all year round 

  • This includes the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which sees less volunteers in January, February and March

Monroe Kidd, who has been volunteering at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for nine years, reminds people that there is always a need for volunteers. 

“There is a definite need, and there are plenty of openings for those that want to come back,” he said.

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank said that they receive numerous volunteers in December, but typically that number declines in January, February and March.

Lynn Zielaskiewicz, who has been volunteering at the food bank for approximately six years, said she feels like she helps somebody every time she volunteers. She encourages other people to volunteer, too.

“Just come out,” she said. “You get more out of it than you give.”

Kidd’s own father once was on the receiving end of food distribution, so he will continue to volunteer and hopes for others to do the same.

“(The) food bank will always welcome you back,” he said.