Soup Kitchen - Cooks, Kitchen aides, Servers

We rely on dedicated, long-term volunteers to help feed our community.

All volunteers must:

• • Be 18+ (kitchen work) or 16+ (student cleaning roles).
  • Complete a volunteer application before starting.

We encourage visiting during food service to see our operations firsthand.

Meal Service Schedule & Locations

• • Mon, 5–6 PM – Hot meal + salad, fruit, dessert, sandwich to go (First Presbyterian Church, Main & South St., Port Jefferson Village)
  • Tue, 1–1:30 PM – Hot meals, water, groceries to go (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 390 Patchogue Rd., Port Jefferson Station)
  • Wed, 5–6 PM – Hot meal + soup or salad, fruit, dessert to go (First Presbyterian Church, Main & South St.)
  • Fri, 3:30–5 PM – Hot meal + groceries to go (First Presbyterian Church, Main & South St.)

Current Volunteer Roles

• • Cook – Experienced cook preferred (County food safety certification a plus; training provided if needed). Hours: Mon late morning–afternoon, Tue morning, Wed 1–4 PM, Fri 1–6 PM.
  • Set-Up Crew – Prepare kitchen between 10:30 AM–12 PM (lifting, setting up tables, unloading vehicles, prepping equipment).
  • Clean-Up Crew – Wash and store kitchen equipment after meals (4–6 PM).
  • Drivers – Pick up food donations from Long Island Cares (Hauppauge) and deliver to local sites. Once or twice a month, morning pick-up (flexible times). Must have a vehicle and lift heavy packages.
  • Student Volunteers (16+) – Deep-clean kitchens monthly (refrigerators, stoves, ovens, floors) and stock pantry items during meal service. Eligible for community service hours.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• • Make a tangible difference in feeding neighbors in need.
  • Gain experience in food preparation, community service, and teamwork.
  • Flexible scheduling for most roles.