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. "
Support the New York Common Pantry as they provide seniors with nutritious groceries in pre-packed bags....Read More
Participate with unloading donated food deliveries and stock shelves at this supermarket-style food pantry....Read More
Assist staff in preparing nutritious and delicious breakfast and lunches at this dynamic one-stop soup kitchen....Read More
Help prepare this Client Choice Pantry by assisting with produce shipment intake, and pantry organization and setup....Read More
Participate with unloading donated food deliveries and stock shelves at this supermarket-style food pantry....Read More
Bread of Life is a small community pantry serving traditional style pantry packages to families in need in the Queensbridge neighborhood....Read More
The Campaign Against Hunger, previously the Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, operates the largest food pantry in Brooklyn, providing foo...Read More
Have fun serving lunch and smiles to the seniors of a community center.
Help serve a nutritious and tasty 3 course meal to 100 hungry New Yorkers....Read More
Save food from being tossed in the trash by transporting them from the Proper Food of the Financial District to the New York City Rescue ...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
Bring a smile to a senior! Prepare meals, set-up the lunch room and collect meal tickets at this lively senior center.
Volunteers will assist in assembling over 500 pantry packages for clients in need....Read More
Save food from being tossed in the trash by transporting them from the Proper Food of the Financial District to the New York City Rescue ...Read More
Help organize and stock shelves at this supermarket-style food pantry....Read More