Every time we come here, we watch the workers take all the meat before they let us in. Why is that allowed? Rushville, ny.

It's conflict of interest to volunteer at a place you are also needing services from.

Many times, volunteers need the food. Except they choose to work and help others at the same time. They donate hours of their time. So, yes, they get first choice. How is that wrong?

I volunteer, some people have integrity, some do not. I learned, some never do. Welcome to Earth

Brandis right. Though in all fairness not all of the workers are voulnteers at food pantrys. But in my experience if you want first dibs, volunteer.