FAQs involving Court Ordered Community Service
Check with your judge or probation officer if you will be allowed to pay for your community service hours. It is non-refundable.
- GCFB does no accept Drug Related, Theft, or Violent Crimes to be worked.
- No restrictions to pay community service
If you need to work the hours contact the Volunteer Coordinator by email, volunteer@galvestoncountyfoodbank.org or phone 409-945-4232 extension 2304
If you need to pay the hours contact Donor Relations by email, donor.relations@galvestoncountyfoodbank.org or phone 409-945-423 extension 2307
The age restriction is mirrored to GCFB’s Volunteer Requirements (11+) and minors me be accompanied by an adult.
- The cost of community service is $7.25 multiplied by the hours owed.
- Our system does not multiply that for you.
- You may pay by credit card or bank account information through this secure website.
- You may come to 213 6th Street N, Texas City 77590 to pay with exact cash, money orders, or cashier check.
- We do not accept personal checks, food, or gift cards as payment in lieu of community service payments.
All payments are nonrefundable. Please contact Donor.Relations@galvestoncounty.org for more assistance.
- Original paperwork from the Court and/or Probation Officer has to be provided to the Volunteer Coordinator to verify charges and to make a copy to place in personnel file.
- All Court-Appointed Volunteers are required to come into the office in person for a brief orientation. The orientation consists of filling out the Community Service Form, signing the GCFB Waiver, creating Sign-In Sheet, and training on how to sign up for shifts.
- No loose or baggy clothing
- No dangling jewelry (charm bracelets, long necklaces or earrings)
- No flip-flops, sandals or slip-on shoes
- No backless shoes (ex: mules)
- Closed toe shoes only
- No sheer or revealing clothing
- Sleeved shirts only
- No tank tops, spaghetti strap top, or strapless tops.