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
Set up and serve 40-60 hungry individuals nutritious and delicious dinners at this community kitchen....Read More
Sisters with Purpose is an organization dedicated to empowering women and their families by providing resources that will help them devel...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
Provide warm conversation and hot nutritious restaurant style lunches to housebound seniors living anywhere between 3rd and 60th Streets ...Read More
Provide warm conversation and hot nutritious restaurant style lunches at this full service senior center on the Upper East Side....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
Assist pantry's clients as they choose groceries at this clients-choice food pantry....Read More
Set up and serve hot meals that are prepared from scratch to over 200 homeless and hungry women and men....Read More
Join the Crossroad Community Services meal prep team in preparing fresh meals from scratch for over 200 guests....Read More
Package homemade meal components into boxes with God’s Love We Deliver, the tri-state area's leading provider of nutritious, individ...Read More
Help Hell's Kitchen families keep warm!...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