Hunger Programs
Volunteers on New York Cares' Hunger projects do more than just serve a meal -- they provide a warm smile, friendly conversation, and the reassurance that someone cares. These projects serve hundreds of men, women, and children at homeless shelters, churches, and senior centers each day.
Below is a list of Hunger projects in need of new volunteers. Use the filters to find a project near you or on a convenient day of the week and sign up today!
Looking for other ways you can meet the immediate needs of our city? Brighten the day of a senior, walk homeless animals, and help adults improve their job prospects.
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More than 63,000 New Yorkers volunteered last year on projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. If you see a challenge that is affecting your community, New York Cares offers volunteer opportunities where you can respond.
Volunteers Share About Hunger Projects
"While helping out at the Xavier Mission's food pantry last weekend, I ran into 2 of our former students from the Nutrition Education session last summer. They both chose whole wheat pasta instead of white pasta and asked for carrots and cabbage in the fresh vegetable section. "
Join the Crossroad Community Services meal prep team in preparing fresh meals...Read More
Set up dinning area and serve hot meals prepared for over 200 homeless people...Read More
Encourage healthy living through fitness with Seniors at Sunnyside Community ...Read More
Connect adults and seniors with basic computer skills....Read More
Assist staff in preparing nutritious and delicious breakfast and lunches at t...Read More
Our New York Cares team will work alongside City Harvest volunteers in a gree...Read More
Work with a small team to build pallets, sort and organize incoming shipments...Read More
Assist the New York Common Pantry unload and organize the delivery of thousan...Read More
The Campaign Against Hunger, previously the Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger,...Read More
Encourage healthy living through fitness with Seniors at Sunnyside Community ...Read More
Run and walk alongside adult athletes with disabilities during this workout i...Read More
Give special attention and socialize with the residents of the New Jewish Hom...Read More
Help provide nutritious homemade meals to HIV/AIDS affected individuals as pa...Read More
Do you have a joy for reading?...Read More
Share your creativity through crafts with adults who are blind or have low vi...Read More