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Sort and Pack Pantry Goods
Sisters With Purpose, Inc.
East New York
Children & Youth
Sort, assemble and distribute meals to families residing in East New York.
Saturday, October 11 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Pack and Distribute Meals
PATHHSEO @ Caldwell Temple
East Morrisania
People who are homeless
Prepare and pack bagged meals, then distribute to individuals and families. You'll be outside for most of the project and on your feet.
Saturday, October 11 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Pack Food for Distribution
Food First
Red Hook
People who are homeless
Pack meals for members of the surrounding community. You'll be on your feet for 3 hours, doing light to medium lifting (20-30 lbs).
Wednesday, October 8 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 3 spots left
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Set Up then Serve Up Meals
Coney Island Lighthouse Mission
Coney Island
People who are homeless
Create bagged meals for distribution to clients of this community kitchen. You'll be on your feet the whole time and doing some medium to heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.).
Friday, October 10 • 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM • 1 spot left
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Distribute Food Bags
Golden Harvest Client Choice Food Pantry
Bedford-Stuyvesant
People who are homeless
Distribute packed food bags to the community! You will be outdoors for most of the time, so be sure to dress appropriately. You may also be asked to do some medium to heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.).
Thursday, October 9 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 3 spots left
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Unload, Pack, and Distribute Food
The Urban Outreach Center
Upper East Side
People who are homeless
Assemble meals, sort, and unload pallets within the pantry. Provide support for curbside meal distribution to guests. You'll be on your feet for the duration of the project.
Wednesday, October 15 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 2 spots left
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Pack Bagged Groceries
Project Hospitality - Shine Center
Stapleton
People who are homeless
Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community members. Help with receiving and unloading deliveries and organizing food supplies. Lifting up to 10 lbs. is required.
Thursday, October 9 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 4 spots left
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Sort and Unload Food in Hell's Kitchen
Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries
Hell's Kitchen
People who are homeless
Pack pantry bags of shelf-stable goods and donated produce. You will be on your feet for the duration of the project and can expect to lift and transport up to 30lbs of produce.
Friday, October 17 • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM • 14 spots left
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Pack Bagged Food
Golden Harvest Client Choice Food Pantry
Bedford-Stuyvesant
People who are homeless
Pack meals for distribution. You'll be on your feet the whole time, and doing some medium to heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.).
Wednesday, October 15 • 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 4 spots left
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Bring Out Your Inner Grocer
New York Common Pantry
East Harlem
People who are homeless
Sort and assemble bags of fresh produce and pantry staples for distribution. This project requires heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.), and you'll be on your feet the whole time.
Wednesday, October 15 • 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM • 3 spots left
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Pack and Hand Out Bagged Food
Food First
Red Hook
People who are homeless
Assemble and distribute food to community members. Then, help reduce waste by composting the leftovers. You'll be on your feet for the duration of the project and lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.
Friday, October 10 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Pack Bagged Groceries
Hour Children
Astoria
People who are homeless
Assemble food bags to later be distributed to community members. You'll be on your feet most of the time.
Thursday, October 16 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Pack and Distribute Food
Salvation Army - Bedford Temple Corps Community Center
Bedford-Stuyvesant
People who are homeless
Pack and distribute food to clients, who bring their bags and carts or help clients. Also, assist in unwrapping food in the food pantry.
Tuesday, October 14 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 7 spots left
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Set Up then Serve Meals
Coney Island Lighthouse Mission
Coney Island
People who are homeless
Pack meals for distribution. You'll be on your feet the whole time and doing some medium to heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.).
Wednesday, October 15 • 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM • 2 spots left
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Hand Out Bagged Groceries
Project Hospitality - Shine Center
Stapleton
People who are homeless
Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community members. Help with receiving and unloading deliveries and organizing food supplies. Lifting up to 10 lbs. is required.
Tuesday, October 7 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 8 spots left
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Prepare and Distribute Halal Food
Council of Peoples Organization (COPO)
Flatbush
People who are homeless
Distribute food to clients at this busy fast paced outdoor pantry. Some heavy lifting is required. You will be on your feet for the duration of the project.
Thursday, October 9 • 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 3 spots left
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Pack Pantry Bags
Los Sures Social Services
Williamsburg
People who are homeless
Distribute fresh produce and bags of dry goods and staple foods. Restock bulk items, move carts, and break down boxes. Other activities include distributing flyers and other outreach materials, organizing, cleaning, and more.
Tuesday, October 7 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 4 spots left
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Prep Bagged Breakfasts
Cathedral Community Cares of St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights
People who are homeless
Assist the chef with meal prep, like peeling and chopping vegetables and making sandwiches (for the first hour). After packing meals, you'll clean up the kitchen. Be ready to be on your feet the whole time.
Sunday, October 12 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Rescue Good Food from Becoming Waste
Breads Bakery
Chelsea
Rescue food before it's tossed in the trash. Transport your treasures from a Union Square bakery to a local organization.
Wednesday, October 15 • 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Distribute Farm Fresh Grocery Boxes
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement
Long Island City
People who are homeless
Use your Spanish and/or Mandarin language skills as you hand out grocery boxes to the community. Share about how the Lifeline Groceries program provides fresh, nutrient dense, culturally appropriate groceries to the Queens community while supporting local farmers!
Thursday, October 16 • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM • 1 spot left
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Directors and Officers - helpNYC Board of Directors
helpNYC
Virtual
Join helpNYC as a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of New Yorkers in need! As a volunteer, you will be actively involved in promoting human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities. Your responsibilities may include assisting with low-barrier programs, advocating for harm reduction practices, and connecting individuals to essential services. Be a part of our forward-thinking community organization and contribute to creating positive change. Contact us today to get involved!
Until December 31, 2025
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Beautify Soundview Park
Soundview Park
Clason Point
Keep green spaces clean and beautiful for residents to enjoy throughout the year. You may be planting, mulching and removing invasive species, or perhaps painting benches and fences.
Saturday, October 18 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 34 spots left
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Heavy Lifters Required
New York Common Pantry
East Harlem
Unload delivery trucks, rain or shine. You'll be on your feet the whole time and repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs. Serving the community and getting a workout? It's a win-win.
Tuesday, October 7 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Pack and Hand Out Bagged Groceries
The River Fund New York
Richmond Hill
Prepare, organize, and hand out grab-and-go bags for client pickup.
Wednesday, October 15 • 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM • 2 spots left
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Wall Street Taste of New York
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Chelsea
🌟 Volunteer Opportunity 🌟
Join us in making a difference! As a volunteer, you will be part of our team dedicated to supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Your responsibilities will include assisting with industry networking, food and beverage tastings, live and silent auctions, and more at the 36th annual St. Jude Wall Street Taste of New York charity gala. No specific skills required, just a willingness to help and make a positive impact! Sign up now to be a part of this meaningful cause. #VolunteerWithPurpose 🌟🤝
Tuesday, November 18 – Tuesday, November 18
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