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.
Not yet a volunteer?
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. "
Prepare hot meals for a same day meal service for families....Read More
Help to prepare or deliver meals to home-bound seniors....Read More
Bring the holiday cheer to Selis Manor!...Read More
Deliver both a hot restaurant-style lunch and some conversation to housebound...Read More
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Bring the holiday cheer to Selis Manor!...Read More
Organize and referee a Goalball practice!...Read More
Connect adults and seniors to the power of Apple computing....Read More
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Assemble homemade meals and pack them into boxes....Read More
Unload and transport donated food deliveries and stock shelves at this superm...Read More
Encourage seniors to engage in fitness and healthy living!...Read More
Connect adults and seniors to the power of computinConnect adults and seniors...Read More
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Working as part of a team, unload some of the thousands of pounds of produce ...Read More