Long Island Cares Hauppauge Food Bank

Volunteers are needed at the Hauppauge Food Bank to perform the following tasks:

1. Sort through products, pack up supplies, and aid the warehouse staff and fellow volunteers with distributing products directly to our member agencies. Warehouse volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Ability to stand, bend and stack for the length of scheduled shift. Must be able to read food labels and follow a standard of food safety.

2. Gus' Grocery is a service for our member agencies (food pantries, soup kitchens, etc.) to access fresh foods, vegetables and other perishable items. All perishable products are donated by local retailers that support Long Island Cares’ store donation program. Having these products available for immediate pickup allows us to provide it to our agencies in a timely manner, who in turn distribute to their clients in need very quickly. The Gus’ Grocery area is maintained and stocked by LIC volunteers.

Gus' Grocery volunteers unload deliveries, stock shelves, assist agencies with selecting produce, weigh produce, bring items to their vehicles, complete paperwork, sort through produce, sweep, mop, clean refrigerators, break down boxes and throw out trash. Lead volunteer will also call member agencies to let them know what is available and to schedule pickups. Volunteers MUST be able to lift up to 40 lbs. There is a lot of bending and lifting involved.