Volunteer with YCP

On-Site Volunteering

Below is a brief description of some of the ongoing, on-site volunteer opportunities we offer. To download the Volunteer Application Form, please click: VOLUNTEER_APPLICATION.doc.  Please email it to Gladys Ortiz, our Volunteer Coordinator, at or you can fax it to (917) 720-9673. 

Besides volunteering as an individual, group volunteer projects are always welcome!  YCP has hosted volunteer groups as large as 50 from schools, businesses, churches, and other community-based institutions.  These groups have cleaned and painted the facility, stocked pantry shelves, and assisted with food deliveries.  If you have an idea for a volunteer project, please email Gladys Ortiz or call her at (917) 720-9710.  We look forward to working with you!

*Please note: Yorkville Common Pantry is not open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

Program Descriptions:


Pantry Program
Monday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Light cleaning to prepare for Tuesday delivery.
Tuesday from 9:30 AM-1:00 PM- Help unload the delivery truck and stock shelves.
Tuesday from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM- Taking inventory, requires heavy lifting
Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Prepack grocery bags for Thursday pantry.
Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Packing and distributing nutritious food packages to families and individuals.
Friday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Packing and distributing nutritious food packages to families and individuals.
Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Packing and distributing nutritious food packages to families and individuals.
Project Dignity Meal Program
Monday through Friday 7:45AM to 9:30 AM - Preparing and serving breakfast to approximately 170 people.  Assisting with clean up.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Preparing and serving dinner to approximately 200 people. Assisting with clean up.
Administrative Office Assistance
Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Assisting the Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator or the Development Director with mailings, filing, light typing, and data entry.

Off-Site Volunteering

There are a variety of ways you can make a difference outside the Pantry. For example, we always encourage volunteers to:

  • Hold a food drive
  • Participate in holiday-related activities such as making Easter baskets or collecting toys
  • Raise money to purchase perishable foods such as meat and vegetables at your place of work, school, or religious institution.

We welcome all suggestions for volunteer opportunities. In addition, we are always eager to meet with service coordinators, address school classes, or publicize service opportunities at your school or organization. Please contact Gladys Ortiz at (917) 720-9710 to schedule an opportunity.

For a list of donations YCP accepts year-round, visit our Donation_Page

For further questions regarding fundraising opportunities, please contact Susan Hanchett, Director of Development at (917) 720-9707 or via email at

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