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Meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.

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    Prep Bagged Breakfasts

    The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
    Assist the chef with meal prep, like peeling and chopping vegetables and making sandwiches (for the first hour). After packing meals, you... Read More
    Assist the chef with meal prep, like peeling and chopping... Read More
    Morningside Heights,
    Manhattan
    Sunday,
    November 05
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    1 Spot Left
     

    Distribute Meals to the Community

    Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized. You'll be... Read More
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members... Read More
    • High-Need
    Norwood,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    November 06
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    9 Spots Left
     

    Pack and Deliver Meals for Homebound Residents

    Vision Urbana, Inc.
    Pack and deliver meals to homebound seniors and adults in NYCHA housing on this physically engaging project.... Read More
    Pack and deliver meals to homebound seniors and adults in... Read More
    • High-Need
    Lower East Side,
    Manhattan
    Monday,
    November 06
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    8 Spots Left
     

    Pack Meals for Seniors

    Florence E. Smith Senior Services
    Prepare bags of frozen meals with ice packs for mass delivery. Some lifting of items up to 40 lbs. may be required. Read More
    Prepare bags of frozen meals with ice packs for mass... Read More
    Corona,
    Queens
    Monday,
    November 06
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    2 Spots Left
     

    Pack Meals, Restock and Sort Community Pantry

    Catholic Charities Community Services
    Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small community pantry. Volunteers must feel comfortable lifting and carrying items. Read More
    Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small... Read More
    • High-Need
    South Bronx,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    November 06
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    4 Spots Left
     

    Stock and Sort Food

    Los Sures Social Services
    Unload bulk food deliveries, bring items inside, restock shelves, and pack pantry bags for distribution during the week. Other activities... Read More
    Unload bulk food deliveries, bring items inside, restock... Read More
    Williamsburg,
    Brooklyn
    Monday,
    November 06
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    2 Spots Left
     

    Distribute Meals to the Community

    Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized. You'll be... Read More
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members... Read More
    • High-Need
    Norwood,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    November 06
    12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    11 Spots Left
     

    Prepare and Distribute Grab and Go Meals

    The Salvation Army of Greater New York
    Sort and prepare meals that come in to be distributed to families. Read More
    Sort and prepare meals that come in to be distributed to... Read More
    • High-Need
    Morrisania,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    November 06
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    2 Spots Left
     

    Hand Out Bagged Groceries

    Project Hospitality
    Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community members. Help with receiving and unloading deliveries and organizing food supplies... Read More
    Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community... Read More
    • High-Need
    Tompkinsville,
    Staten Island
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    3 Spots Left
     

    Deliver Meals to Homebound Residents

    Vision Urbana, Inc.
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults in NYCHA housing on this physically engaging project. ... Read More
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults... Read More
    • High-Need
    Lower East Side,
    Manhattan
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    13 Spots Left
     

    Pack and Distribute Bagged Food

    The Salvation Army of Greater New York
    Pack and distribute bags of food, restock the pantry shelf, and help set up tables for distribution. You'll be on your feet the whole... Read More
    Pack and distribute bags of food, restock the pantry... Read More
    • High-Need
    Morrisania,
    Bronx
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    4 Spots Left
     

    Deliver Meals to Older Adults

    Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
    Deliver meals to the doorsteps of homebound older adults. You'll be on foot and using carts to deliver the food. Your warm and friendly... Read More
    Deliver meals to the doorsteps of homebound older adults.... Read More
    • High-Need
    Yorkville,
    Manhattan
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    11 Spots Left
     

    Pack Pantry Bags

    Los Sures Social Services
    Distribute fresh produce and bags of dry goods and staple foods. Restock bulk items, move carts, and break down boxes. Other activities... Read More
    Distribute fresh produce and bags of dry goods and staple... Read More
    Williamsburg,
    Brooklyn
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    1 Spot Left
     

    Unload Food Deliveries

    West Side Campaign Against Hunger
    Support our food delivery team. You'll be on your feet for the duration of the project, transferring food from pallets of food carts.... Read More
    Support our food delivery team. You'll be on your feet... Read More
    • High-Need
    Upper West Side,
    Manhattan
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    2 Spots Left
     

    Pack and Distribute Food

    Cornerstone Baptist Food Pantry
    Pack and distribute food to clients, who bring their own bags and carts or help clients maintain social distancing as they line up... Read More
    Pack and distribute food to clients, who bring their own... Read More
    Bedford Stuyvesant,
    Brooklyn
    Tuesday,
    November 07
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    1 Spot Left