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. "
Immediate Needs Projects
Help prepare a nourishing meal for over 1800 homeless men and women....Read More
Get this soup kitchen back in tip top shape after its weekly Welcome Table, a meal service for nearly 2,000 clients....Read More
Assist staff in preparing nutritious and delicious breakfast and lunches at this dynamic one-stop soup kitchen....Read More
Volunteers are needed this community-based agency serving the needs of low-income seniors, to assist with this annual luncheon and artist...Read More
Assist staff in preparing nutritious and delicious breakfast and lunches at this dynamic one-stop soup kitchen....Read More
Our New York Cares team will work alongside City Harvest volunteers in a greenmarket setting to sort, bag, and distribute 15-18,000 lbs o...Read More
Heavy Lifters are needed to assist the New York Common Pantry unload thousands of pounds of produce and dry goods that will be distribut...Read More
Assist the New York Common Pantry unload and organize the delivery of thousands of pounds of produce and dry goods that will be distribut...Read More
The Campaign Against Hunger, previously the Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, operates the largest food pantry in Brooklyn, providing foo...Read More
Help provide nutritious homemade meals to HIV/AIDS affected individuals as part of the GMHC community....Read More
Assist the clients of Church of the Village with the client-choice pantry....Read More
Our New York Cares team will work alongside City Harvest volunteers in a greenmarket setting to sort, bag, and distribute 15-18,000 lbs o...Read More
Sort and package groceries that will be distributed to the seniors at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center.
...Read MorePackage and distribute bags of pantry goods to 200 clients of Food First, which also provides supportive housing for families living with...Read More