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 are 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. "
Hunger Projects
Assist clients in selecting their groceries at this clients-choice food pantry....Read More
The Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger operates the largest food pantry in Brooklyn, providing food to an average 12,000 community members ...Read More
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Package and distribute bags of pantry goods to 200 clients of Food First, which also provides supportive housing for families living with...Read More
The City Harvest Mobile Market program partners with the New York City Housing Authority to deliver fresh produce, free of charge to pre-...Read More
Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries provides comprehensive social services to Manhattan families in need, all while providing a warm and welco...Read More
Serve food for Saturday meal service at the Caldwell Temple Soup Kitchen, which serves meals to over 250 needy families every week.
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Set up for and serve hot meals to over 200 homeless and hungry women and men....Read More
The Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger operates the largest food pantry in Brooklyn, providing food to an average 12,000 community members ...Read More
Help provide nutritious homemade meals to HIV/AIDS affected individuals as part of the GMHC community....Read More
Unload donated food deliveries and stock shelves at this supermarket-style food pantry....Read More
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Assist with breakfast and lunch preparation at this dynamic one-stop soup kitchen....Read More