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13 people are interested
Help with Lantern's Fresh Food Box Program!
ORGANIZATION: Lantern Community Services
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13 people are interested
Do you like to cook? Do you care about hunger and getting people the fresh food they need? Do you want to give back to vulnerable New Yorkers? Then this is the opportunity for you!
Lantern Community Services is a social services organization that provides services to people who are formerly homeless or have recently aged out of foster care. We do this through our supportive housing program, which is based on the latest evidence of what provides the most benefit to our clients. Our programs support our clients in the areas of health, employment, education, and life skills and are delivered inside our residences.
Lantern is looking for volunteers who can give 1-2 hours each week, on weekdays to help distribute an assortment of seasonal fruits, vegetables, eggs and grains sourced from local farmers as part of our Fresh Food Box program. Volunteers will help put out food and distribute it to residents. This is a great way to connect with our residents and help them live healthier lives!
Because many of our locations have large populations of Latinx people, we would particularly welcome volunteers who speak Spanish.
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About Lantern Community Services
Location:
494 8th avenue, 20th floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Mission Statement
Lantern Community Services champions the independence and well-being of New Yorkers who have been impacted by or threatened with homelessness, as well as those who have aged out of foster care.
Description
Lantern is grounded in the mission to champion the independence and well-being of New Yorkers who are impacted by or threatened with homelessness. Our objective is to make sure that our residents can find and maintain stable housing through emergency shelter and supportive housing. Our on-site social services bring residents and staff together to create opportunities for personal recovery, wellness and growth. We have 16 supportive housing buildings located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx, and three shelters based in Manhattan and Queens.
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WHEN
WHERE
494 8th avenue, 20th FloorNew York, NY 10001
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2019
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- People Skills
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1 to 2 hours a week
- Great Lantern volunteers are passionate, dedicated, and have a deep desire to help others.