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. "
Hunger Projects
Get involved with this busy pantry project at New York Common Pantry and help distribute food to some of the 1,500+ families that are ser...Read More
Help provide nutritious homemade meals to HIV/AIDS affected individuals as part of the GMHC community....Read More
Save food from being tossed in the trash by transporting them from a Union Square bakery to Bowery Mission!...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
The Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger operates the largest food pantry in Brooklyn, providing food to an average 12,000 community members ...Read More
Do you want to become more involved with New York Cares? Do you want the capacity to help us launch new projects?...Read More
Package and distribute bags of pantry goods to 200 clients of Food First, which also provides supportive housing for families living with...Read More
Get to know the home bound seniors of the Upper West Side by delivering a smile and a hot plate of delicious food to their doorsteps!...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
Engage in the ‘fight to end hunger’ by preparing hot nutritious food in preparation for Saturday meal service at the Caldwell Temple Soup...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
Get involved with this busy pantry project at New York Common Pantry and help distribute food to some of the 1,500+ families that are ser...Read More
Assist pantry's clients as they choose groceries at this clients-choice food pantry....Read More
Provide warm conversation and hot nutritious restaurant style lunches to housebound seniors participating in the Meals on Wheels program....Read More