Volunteer at Foodlink
As a group
Please note, we will not be accepting any volunteer groups until further notice, due to building renovations.
If your group size is between 5 – 10, and you are interested in volunteering at one of our partner agencies during this time, please email us at [email protected].
We apologize for any inconveniences. Stay tuned for updates.
Foodlink welcomes volunteer groups to assist with our Distribution Center, Monday – Friday.
We can accommodate a maximum of 15 people per shift.
Please submit a group reservation request form at least one month prior to your preferred shift. Due to the high number of volunteer requests, you will receive a response within five business days.
Our Volunteer Programs Coordinator, Carlton Quick, will contact you about availability.
Adults
Foodlink welcomes volunteer groups, whose participants are at least 18+, for a variety of projects including Donation Sorting, Emergency Food Box Distribution, and the Lexington Avenue Community Farm (seasonal).
Explore our opportunities and submit your group reservation request today.
Youth
Foodlink can accommodate youths (with adult chaperones) as young as 13 to assist with our Donation Sorting and Lexington Avenue Community Farm volunteer projects. Please note that there should be one chaperone for every six youths.
Explore our project descriptions and submit your group reservation request today.
Volunteers With Disabilities
If you are a staff aide, chaperone, or parent that is assisting a volunteer with developmental or intellectual disabilities, please register for our volunteer shifts using the button below.
Currently, we can only accommodate staff aides with their clients on a 1:1 basis (no groups) for our Donation Sorting and Emergency Food Packing projects.
Opportunities
Home & Community Based Service Organizations
We are currently booking for June. We encourage you to fill out the form below and our Volunteer Programs Coordinator, Carlton Quick will reach out to assist you.
Please note, we will not be accepting any volunteer groups starting in July, due to building renovations. If your group size is between 5 – 10, and you are interested in volunteering at one of our partner agencies during this time, please email Carlton Quick at [email protected]
We apologize for any inconveniences. Stay tuned for updates.