DOROT's Thanksgiving Meal Delivery

Deliver joy and holiday cheer to older adults through DOROT’s Thanksgiving Meal Delivery!

As a Thanksgiving Meal Delivery volunteer, you can make a meaningful connection with an older neighbor through a social visit or phone call and a festive holiday meal. While holidays can increase feelings of loneliness or isolation, volunteering for Thanksgiving Meal Delivery creates shared connections and community.

The program is called Meal Delivery, but we like to say that it’s really "not about the meal." It’s about the connections you make-for volunteers and package recipients alike.

Here’s How it Works:

1. Register!
2. Pick up a package and get matched with an older adult
3. Deliver the package to the home of an older adult
4. Stay for a social visit or follow up with a friendly phone call

What Else to Know?

Who Can Volunteer? DOROT welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and identities as both volunteers and older adult participants. Package Delivery volunteers need to be at least 18 years old.

Can We Volunteer as a Family? Families with children age 10 and older are welcome to volunteer together.

Time Commitment: One-time commitment of about 90 minutes.

Requirements: Volunteers over the age of 18 must have a valid, US government-issued photo ID and watch a short online orientation.

Volunteer in Manhattan

Location: Upper West Side at DOROT (171 W. 85th Street) & Upper East Side at Ramaz Middle School (114 E. 85th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenue)

Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Link to Register in Manhattan

Volunteer in Westchester

Location: DOROT Westchester (925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200)

Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Link to Register in Westchester

Volunteering with a Group?

Interested in volunteering with your corporate or community group in Manhattan?

Sign up for the Package Delivery as a group. The minimum group size is 12 participants, and all must be age 18+. Fill out THIS FORM to sign up as a group.

Interested in volunteering with your corporate or community group in Westchester?

Please contact us at infowestchester@dorotusa.org for information about group volunteer opportunities.