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Astoria: Volunteer at Monthly Food Distribution

GOTHAM FOOD PANTRY

1st Monday Monthly at NYCHA Astoria Houses | Help Fight Food Insecurity in Astoria, Queens

Gotham Food Pantry is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with our monthly food distribution at NYCHA Astoria Houses. This is a hands-on opportunity to directly support Astoria residents in accessing fresh, free groceries.

We need 4-5 volunteers the 1st Monday of every month to help set up and operate food pantry services. If you're passionate about food justice and don't mind a little heavy lifting, we’d love to have you join us!

Volunteer Tasks May Include:

  • Setting up tables and organizing distribution space
  • Unloading and moving food from the delivery truck
  • Sorting and packing produce, dry goods, and shelf-stable items
  • Handing out groceries to pantry patrons with warmth and respect
  • Instructing and organizing patrons for smooth distribution procedures

Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
  • Comfortable being on your feet for several hours
  • Able to work well as part of a team

Details:

Location: NYCHA Astoria Houses (exact address shared upon signup)

When: 1st Monday (monthly)

Time: 11:00pm - 2:00pm

Sign up here or reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io to express your interest. Come be part of a team that’s helping feed New York, one neighborhood at a time.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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