Astoria: Volunteer at Monthly Food Distribution

1st Monday Monthly at NYCHA Astoria Houses | Help Fight Food Insecurity in Astoria, Queens

Gotham Food Pantry is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with our monthly food distribution at NYCHA Astoria Houses. This is a hands-on opportunity to directly support Astoria residents in accessing fresh, free groceries.

We need 4-5 volunteers the 1st Monday of every month to help set up and operate food pantry services. If you're passionate about food justice and don't mind a little heavy lifting, we’d love to have you join us!

Volunteer Tasks May Include:

• Setting up tables and organizing distribution space
• Unloading and moving food from the delivery truck
• Sorting and packing produce, dry goods, and shelf-stable items
• Handing out groceries to pantry patrons with warmth and respect
• Instructing and organizing patrons for smooth distribution procedures

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Comfortable being on your feet for several hours
• Able to work well as part of a team

Details:

📍 Location: NYCHA Astoria Houses (exact address shared upon signup)

📅 When: 1st Monday (monthly)

⏰ Time: 11:00pm - 2:00pm

Sign up here or reach out to info@gothamfoodpantry.org to express your interest. Come be part of a team that’s helping feed New York, one neighborhood at a time.