See also complete list of pantries and community meal programs and
Google Map of Food Pantries & UCAT bus routes
One-Day Projects + Events:
Long-term Opportunities:
Angel Food East
Angel Food East, Inc. has expanded its mission to include those living with HIV+/ AIDS as well as those with chronic illnesses. We are working with the Office for the Aging, the Dept. of Social Services, discharge planners at local hospitals and Hudson Valley Community Services, Inc. to support our neighbors in need who may not be eligible for other nutrition programs in our area. We are in need of volunteer cooks, drivers, bag packers, general helpers, Mondays and Thursdays 7:30am-1:30pm to prepare and deliver hot meals to our clients. Meal delivery drivers especially needed on Thursdays from 11:30-1pm. To volunteer contact Lisa at contact@angelfoodeast.org or call (845) 331-6538.
Catholic Charities (Kingston)
seeks Food Pantry Volunteer. The Food Pantry is constantly receiving donations that must be sorted and placed for distribution. Volunteers organize the food items, keep order in public spaces, and assist clients with their needs. To volunteer contact 340-9170 or 340-9193.
Ellenville United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (845) 647-7094 Admin
83 Canal St / PO Box 591, Ellenville, NY 12428
Hours: Wed, 9 – 10:30 pm
Volunteers needed!
Family of Woodstock
Woodstock Walk-in Center: 331-7080, 679-2485 or 338-2370, ask for Tamara or Sue
Family of New Paltz Walk-in Center: 255-8801, ask for Ivan or Icilma
Family of Ellenville Walk-in Center: 647-2443 ask for Tiffany or Janet – help needed in food pantry.
http://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/opportunities/volunteer-opportunities/
Farm to Food Pantry Collaborative
Volunteer groups welcome to assist with field gleanings during the growing season and processings year round. For more information see https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/collaborations/f2fp/ or the Glean Team.
Good Neighbor Food Pantry
89 Tinker St, Woodstock
Phone: (845) 417-5535
Hours: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11am-3pm
Located behind the Christian Science Reading Room; please use municipal lot on Sundays
Happy to Help Food Pantry
located in the basement of St. James Church at the corner of Fair and Pearl St., Kingston, NY seeks volunteers ages 12 and older. Several opportunities exist of varying time commitments: 2.5 hours per month assisting with food deliveries, Saturdays 1:30 -4:00 pick up at the farmers market, Sunday morning to set up pantry, Sunday afternoons to assist while the pantry is open. For youth volunteers, a parent or adult from the school should accompany the students. If you can help please, contact St. James Church at (845) 331-3030.
Highland Community Action – Food Pantry, Outreach, Emergency Services, Headstart
Phone: (845) 691-8722 Admin.
15 Church St, Highland, NY 12542
Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri 10-11:30 am & 1:30-3 pm
Also open for emergencies. Free bread and produce available after 1pm Wed.
Volunteers needed!
New Day Tabernacle Church Food Pantry, Food Delivery for Homebound
Phone: (845) 566-4441
38 Fire House Rd, Plattekill, NY 12568
Hours: Sat 10am-12 noon; Wed 6pm-7pm
Volunteers needed!
People’s Place
People’s Place’s Food Pantry, Community Cafe Thrift Store has fun, safe and rewarding volunteer opportunities available for interested individuals, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm and Wednesday evenings from 4:30pm-7:30pm. We need volunteers that can commit to volunteer at least 1x/week. We are also in need of Spanish-speaking volunteers.
Please fill out an application at: https://www.peoplesplace.org/volunteer/ and we will follow-up to schedule a tour of People’s Place with you. We’ll find the right fit for your interests and strengths.
Wellness Empowerment Center
Do you have a special talent or knowledge to share at the Wellness Empowerment Center?
We need workshop leaders to teach in a small group setting once monthly, bi-weekly or weekly, depending on scheduling and availability.
For additional information call 845-338-4030 -X107 or just apply at https://www.peoplesplace.org/volunteer
Pine Hill Area Community Supper and Food Giveaway
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm; Free
Occurs every 2 weeks on Mondays (see Calendar). All are welcome to the community meal; take home food if you need it, no questions asked. Potential volunteers can contact Eve or David Smith at 845-254-5304. Volunteers to help transport food from Kingston to Pine Hill especially needed. More info.
Town of Rochester Food Pantry
12 Main Street, Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-7501
Food pick up is by appointment; please call to schedule.
Volunteer info: PantryVolunteerInfo@gmail.com or leave a message at the pantry.
Volunteers needed for Heavy Lifting, Scheduling appointments with customers; preparing emergency food packages,
“Bagpackers” are on-call for one week every 6-8 weeks; responsibilities include scheduling appointments with customers and preparing food packages for them. Other opportunities include helping to pick up and/or unpack monthly food deliveries (Monday mornings and/or Thursday mornings). Other occasional pantry maintenance opportunities available.
Rondout Valley Food Pantry
3775 Main St – Route 209 (the old Marbletown Town Hall), Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Serving Stone Ridge, Kerhonkson, Accord, High Falls, Rosendale, Naponach – 687-4013
Rosendale Food Pantry
Seeks volunteers for Monday hours, non-perishable food donations. 399-7997. More info.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry
34 South Chestnut Street (Route 208), New Paltz. Barbara Kensett Committee for the Homebound, Thanksgiving Baskets, School Supply Drive. More info.
www.stjosephnewpaltz.org 255-5635
Saugerties Area Council of Churches – Food Pantry
Phone: (845) 246-6885
44 Livingston St, Saugerties, NY 12477
Hours: Mon & Thu 10 – 12 noon; Tue 7pm—8 pm
Volunteers needed
Ulster County Community Action
seeks food pantry + office volunteers in Kingston Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30. More info.
Woodstock Area Meals on Wheels has an urgent need for someone to temporarily prepare meals for shut-ins with the help of regular volunteers. 688-2254 or more info.
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