Volunteer With Us

Thousands of older New Yorkers would be alone and hungry without Citymeals and our dedicated volunteers. Volunteer support ensures that older New Yorkers in need have a consistent lifeline of meals and companionship. Last year, nearly 18,000 volunteers gave over 25,000 hours of their time to their older neighbors. 

Meal Delivery

Deliver vital meals and moments of connection to older New Yorkers in need.

Meal Packing

Support our lifeline of emergency, holiday and supplemental food deliveries. 

Social Calls

Make weekly phone calls to isolated meal recipients.
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Kitchen Helpers

Pack and serve meals at local older adult centers.

Holiday Volunteering

Deliver festive meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Handmade Cards

Send warm wishes to meal recipients for special occasions. 
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Who can volunteer with Citymeals?

We rely on dedicated volunteers including individuals, families, corporate and community groups. Interested? Create a profile and get started today.

Check out our FAQs for more details.