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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 4 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 4 spots 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 4 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Sort Incoming Donations
WIN Rosa Parks Family Residence
Brighton Beach
Women, People who are homeless
Sort incoming donations that will go to women and families facing housing insecurity. Organize donations such as clothing, toiletries, and household items.
Tasks may include lifting boxes (up to 30 lbs), labeling, and categorizing materials.
Thursday, October 2 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • 27 spots 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 1 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 6 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 3 • 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 • 2 spots left
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Knit and Crochet with Blind and Visually Impaired Adults
Selis Manor
Chelsea
Women, People with Disabilities
Knit and crochet with the adult residents and clients who are blind or have low vision in Chelsea. The group will work on projects to donate to charities as well as projects for their own use.
Thursday, October 9 • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM • 1 spot 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 1 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot 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, September 25 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 3 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 3 • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM • 17 spots left
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Compost and Create Zero Waste
Governors Island - Compost Learning Center
Battery Park City
Remove non-organics from compostable waste, learn about composting recycling, and zero waste. Help sustain the mission of Zero Waste Island!
Monday, October 6 • 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM • 1 spot 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.).
Monday, October 6 • 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 1 • 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM • 1 spot 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, September 26 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 3 spots left
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Stock and Sort Food
Los Sures Social Services
Williamsburg
People who are homeless
Unload bulk food deliveries, bring items inside, restock shelves, and pack pantry bags for distribution during the week. Other activities include setting up tables for food distribution, organizing, cleaning, and more!
Monday, October 13 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Bring Out Your Inner Grocer
The Red Door Place
West Village
Bring in delivered groceries and help set up and organize the pantry.
Tuesday, October 7 • 1:30 PM – 6:00 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 2 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Pack Meals, Restock and Sort Community Pantry
Catholic Charities Community Services - Bronx Center
Melrose
Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small community pantry. Volunteers must feel comfortable lifting and carrying items.
Thursday, October 2 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 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.
Wednesday, September 24 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 2 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 • 3 spots left
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Prepare and Distribute Meals To Go
Salvation Army - Port Richmond Corps
Port Richmond
Assemble and deliver to-go meals. You'll be on your feet for the duration of the project. Wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothing, and be prepared to navigate stairs.
Tuesday, September 23 • 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot 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, September 23 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 3 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, September 25 • 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 4 spots left
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Pack Pantry Bags
Salvation Army - Sunset Park Corps Community Center
Sunset Park
People who are homeless
Assemble and distribute pantry bags to community members experiencing food insecurity. You'll be on your feet most of the time, and some heavy lifting is involved.
Thursday, October 16 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 1 spot 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, September 30 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 7 spots left
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