Thank you for your interest in volunteering and being a holiday hero!
We rely on 40,000 hours of annual service from volunteers to help us in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste.
Your time and hard work make what we do possible. Come by yourself, with your family, or with a group, and help us end hunger on Long Island. Whether you're organizing food collections or helping in our offices, we have opportunities for you to have fun and make a difference in your community!
Your time and talent are important resources in the fight against hunger.
Please register or log in using the appropriate links below. Contact Tracey Griffin at Tracey@IslandHarvest.org or call us at 631-873-4775 x:208 if you have any questions. Please do not create multiple volunteer accounts.
New & Returning Individual Volunteers
New & Returning
Corporate Groups
New & Returning Community & School Groups
Community Service Sign In
Volunteer Apparel
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.
FAQ’s: Volunteering
Where 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.
When can I volunteer?
We have volunteer opportunities Monday-Friday in the mornings and afternoons, with the occasional weekend opportunity.
Do 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.
What 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.
Do 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.
What do I need to wear when I volunteer?
Everyone must wear closed-toe shoes when volunteering with us.
Can 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
What 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.
Will 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.
I 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.