Opportunity Details
2026 Encore Community Services Meal Packing
2026 Encore Community Services Meal Packing
Who We Are
Join Encore Community Services in supporting the aging population of Manhattan. Encore supports over 1,200 clients every week through meal delivery, a community dining room, and community social events. Encore provides a safe, warm, and empowering space for this often stigmatized population.
Encore is in need of volunteers to help assemble our “cold packs” - one half of the meal we deliver to older adults. In addition to the main meal, we provide items such as milk, bread, and fruit—items that require refrigeration, and are difficult for our clients to get at traditional food pantries. We need these bags ready to go every day before the deliveries.
*This post supports mealtime needs for both of Encore's Centers. Please ensure you choose the desired location and timeframe below upon registration.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Prepare packages with items such as milk, bread, fruit, etc.
- Work as a team with other volunteers to portion out meal kits
Qualifications & Skills
- Be able to lift 15+ lbs
- Be personable and welcoming to the population served
- Dress comfortably in long pants, shirts with sleeves (no shorts or tank tops), and wear closed-toed shoes
Schedule
Encore Aging Through The Arts Center
Monday- Friday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Encore West Lifelong Learning Center
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
*Encore has two locations in close proximity to eachother that are both looking for help with meal packing. Please choose the correct combination of time/location that you are looking for.
Encore Community Services, Aging Through The Arts Center
239 West 49th Street New York, NY 10019
Encore West, Lifelong Learning Center
755 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (btwn. 51st/52nd streets)
Please refer to your confirmation email to verify the location you have registered.
Point of Contact
Brian Garcia, Volunteer Coordinator
Hunger & Homelessness
Low-income communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns
Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:16+
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