Long Island Cares Bethpage Food Pantry

Volunteers are needed at our Bethpage food pantry to perform the following tasks:

1. Help Clients and Stock Shelves: Assist clients with shopping and stocking pantry shelves.

2. Receiving: Receive deliveries to the pantry. Responsible for putting items away and breaking down boxes of fresh produce, dry goods, and frozen items. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

3. 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 30 lbs. There is a lot of bending and lifting involved.

To register to volunteer for an opportunity at the Bethpage pantry, please visit https://lic.volunteermatrix.com/ , click on New Volunteer Registration, complete all required information, acknowledge the online liability waiver, and once registered, you will be able to click on upcoming volunteer opportunities on the volunteer calendar and register for that volunteer opportunity.