Our solutions to food insecurity are simple: we fill critical hunger gaps in New York and Connecticut by sending students home each Friday with kid-and nutritionist-approved snacks and pantry staples, along with bringing our mobile pantry full of fresh food to the neighborhoods that need it most.

Families facing hardship don’t need extra hurdles placed in their way. Our solutions are designed to meet people where they are. They may be simple, but it takes a community.

Our meal and pantry programs run on approximately 300 volunteer hours per week! 

And because it’s a big ask, we make volunteering simple too. We are beyond grateful for the amazing groups and individuals who have made helping others a part of their lives; we welcome you to become a part of it! As long as you’re 14 or older (sorry kiddos), there’s a role for everyone.

Corporate volunteering
We’ve never met a corporate group that didn’t have an absolute blast in the warehouse with us! Can’t make it to the warehouse? We can bring volunteering to you. Engage employees in a team-building activity that everyone can feel good about, and discover for yourself why so many employers come back again and again.
Contact us to reserve a date!

Packing meal bags
Many hands make light work when there are 10,000 meal bags to assemble and deliver each week. We’ve got it down to a science! Packing events are approximately 2 hours long and take place in the warehouse on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Everything is already set up when you arrive to make the best use of volunteers’ time. Warehouse staff and volunteer leaders provide direction, we pump the jams, and once the assembly line gets going, you’ll be amazed at how much you and your friends (and by the end of the shift, everyone is friends) are accomplishing!

Mobile pantry assistance
Mobile pantry volunteers play a hands-on role in setting up, distributing food, and engaging directly with families and community members. For those who enjoy being active and working with others, these events offer an especially rewarding opportunity. Note that mobile pantry volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and these events take place outdoors. Email jbadalamenti@fillingintheblanks.org for more information.