Thank you for your interest in volunteering this holiday season!

We rely on 60,000 hours of annual service from volunteers to support our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.

Please register or log in using the appropriate links below to see all volunteer opportunities, including holiday hero volunteer needs such as:

running one of our 50+ holiday supermarket food drives
picking up turkey and food donations
supporting our office staff during this busy season

Contact Tracey Griffin at Tracey@IslandHarvest.org or call us at 631-873-4775 x208 withquestions. Please do not create multiple volunteer accounts.

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Here are some ways you can volunteer:

Warehouse Volunteers

Warehouse Volunteers Volunteers are essential to the operations of our warehouse. Help prepare food boxes, sort through product, and distribute food to our network of member agencies.

Local Food Drive

Food Collection Events Volunteer at a store front food drive! Hand out flyers and encourage shoppers to pick up an extra item while they shop to donate to Island Harvest Food Bank.

Community Distribution

Community Food Distributions We have food distributions across Long Island at senior living communities, schools, and community centers. Assist us with loading cars and handing out food to clients.

Food Rescue

Community Food Distributions We have food distributions across Long Island at senior living communities, schools, and community centers. Assist us with loading cars and handing out food to clients.

Work on our farm

Join us on our two-acre organic farm in Brentwood. In the Spring, Summer, and Fall, help us plant, weed, and harvest fresh produce to distribute out in the community.

Office Support

Phone calls, copying, other office work and possible volunteer from home opportunities.

FAQs

1Where are you located?

Our facilities are located in Melville, Uniondale, and Calverton and our Healthy Harvest Farm is located in Brentwood. Our volunteer opportunities take place across Long Island! The location for each event is listed on our volunteer website.

2When can I volunteer?

We have volunteer opportunities Monday-Friday in the mornings and afternoons, with the occasional weekend opportunity.

3Do you offer evening or weekend volunteer opportunities?

We will have some weekend volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. They will be posted on our volunteer website.

4What is the minimum age for volunteering?

The minimum age for volunteering is 12 years old, and we ask that anyone under 16 years old is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

5Do I need to attend an orientation?

There is no mandatory orientation. Prior to beginning each volunteer assignment, an Island Harvest staff member on site will go over roles and responsibilities.

6What do I need to wear when I volunteer?

Everyone must wear closed-toe shoes when volunteering with us.

7Can I complete community service at Island Harvest Food Bank?

Yes, we do have opportunities to complete community service hours for school, church, work, scouts, or court. If you need to complete court-mandated community service, please read over our requirements: Click Here

8What do I do if I need to cancel my registration?

You can cancel your registration until 2 days prior to your event. If you need to cancel within 2 days of your event, you must email volunteersupport@islandharvest.org.

9Will my volunteer event be cancelled due to inclement weather?

You should go to your scheduled event as planned unless you are notified of a cancellation by an Island Harvest staff member.

10I have additional questions that are not listed here. Who can I contact?

You may contact volunteersupport@islandharvest.org or call us at 631-873-4775.

Looking for a rewarding team-building experience?

Island Harvest has projects for small and large groups whether you are affiliated with a community organization, school, or corporation.

Please contact volunteersupport@islandharvest.org or call us at 631-873-4775.

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