|
CFB relies on volunteers to help in our mission to alleviate hunger in Connecticut. Individuals and groups contribute their time and talent in many ways throughout the year. Please consider joining us at any of our three locations: East Haven, Fairfield and Waterbury.
To volunteer in any capacity, contact Kim Damien, CFB Volunteer Coordinator, at 203-469-5000, ext. 311 or kdamien@ctfoodbank.org.
If you are interested in volunteering directly at a local food assistance program, contact Infoline by dialing 211 or visiting Infoline.org.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Adults 16 and older
Sorting Donated Food
Volunteers inspect, sort and pack non-perishable food for distribution to direct feeding agencies. Other activities include labeling cans and boxes of food. Sorting requires at least 2 hours each visit. At all locations.
"Meat the Need"
We need volunteers to help sort and box frozen packages of meat before they are distributed to member programs. We are looking for one or more people who can volunteer every Thursday on a regular basis, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in our East Haven warehouse.
Office Assistance
Volunteers write thank-you notes, file, copy, stuff envelopes etc. to assist various
departments. At East Haven main office.
Gleaning
Volunteers are needed periodically to help glean (pick and sort) fresh produce at local farms for distribution through the food bank.
Plant A Row for the Hungry
While planting your yearly garden, include an extra row to donate to CFB or a food program in your area. Click here for details.
Back to top
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thanksgiving is our busiest time of year and brings many opportunities for volunteering. You can help with food drives such as WPLR's Fill the Bowl, Star 99.9's Food for Friends, and WATR's Big Heart at Big Y. We also have an increased need for food sorting at all of our locations during the holidays.
The Walk Against Hunger is held every spring. This community event raises public awareness about hunger, encourages personal involvement in addressing hunger, and raises funds to help CFB distribute food to 650 food programs. Be a walker to raise money or volunteer as a registrar, crossing guard or other role. New Haven and Waterbury.
Food Drives are held throughout the year to benefit CFB, such as the National Association of Letter Carriers in May and the State Police Food Drive in August. At various locations throughout the state.
If your group or organization is interested in holding your own food drive, we can help you set it up! Click here for details.
Special Events, such as Hunger Awareness Day, Taste of the Nation and benefit concerts come up during the year. At various locations throughout the state.
Back to top
Kids 12 to 16
Children 12 years and older play a vital role as volunteers, helping with everything from sorting donated food and assisting with office mailings, to helping at food drives and special events throughout the year. Children ages 12 and up MUST be accompanied by a parent or supervisor at all times when they volunteer at CFB. To make arrangements for a child or group of children to volunteer, contact Kim Damien, CFB Volunteer Coordinator, at (203) 469-5000, ext. 311, or kdamien@ctfoodbank.org.
|
