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Bronx: Combat Food Insecurity in NYC with New York Common Pantry!
ORGANIZATION: New York Common Pantry
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New York Common Pantry works toward the reduction of hunger and food insecurity through an array of programs that function to establish long-term independence for those we serve. Our whole-person approach starts with food provision through the distribution of nutritious, fresh food pantry packages in Choice Pantry and hearty balanced breakfast and dinner in the Hot Meals program.
Volunteers for this program will pick and pack bags of fresh produce and shelf-stable foods for immediate distribution to our food-insecure program participants. Some volunteers may help program participants select groceries from our inventory on tablets, while others pack the groceries according to order. Other tasks may include distribution of foods, and heavy lifting - unloading trucks of food and carting that food into the pantry.
2 Shifts
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morning /
09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Any day, Tue. through Fri. Help unload trucks, sort, and organize groceries. Volunteers must be available for the full shift. Heavy lifters preferred.
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afternoon /
12:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Any day, Wed. through Sat. Help unload trucks, sort, and organize groceries. Volunteers must be available for the full shift. Heavy lifters preferred.
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About New York Common Pantry
Location:
8 East 109th Street, New York, NY 10029, US
Mission Statement
The New York Common Pantry is dedicated to reducing hunger throughout New York City while promoting dignity and self-sufficiency.
Description
New York Common Pantry works toward the reduction of hunger and food insecurity through an array of programs that function to establish long-term independence for those we serve. Our whole-person approach starts with food provision through the distribution of nutritious, fresh food pantry packages in Choice Pantry and hearty balanced breakfast and dinner in the Hot Meals program. Supplemental food is provided to seniors aged 60 and older through Nourish.
We then go further to address the reasons for food insecurity with case management services through the help of Help 365, which assists Pantry visitors in gaining access to resources, and Project Dignity, which connects homeless visitors to resources. The third vital element in our whole-person approach is education offered through our Live Healthy! program. Live Healthy! teaches children and adults about the importance of a nutritionally sound diet and active living, as well as provides them with the skills necessary to make healthier choices for their families.
All future volunteer opportunities can be found here (https://nycommonpantry.volunteerhub.com/), though we will also advertise opportunities through VolunteerMatch,
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1290 Hoe AvenueBronx, NY 10459
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Food Service
- Delivery
- Organization
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 3.5 Hours
- VOLUNTEERS MUST BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID 19 and be able to commit to the full shift.