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Hunger in America Study – Volunteers Needed

In Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens, Research on May 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm

The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is participating in Hunger in America 2014, an in-depth survey of food insecurity conducted once every four years. Food banks around the country will interview their clients in order to assess the severity of hunger throughout the country. The Food Bank is looking to recruit volunteers from the [...]

Rosendale Food Pantry seeks volunteers for Kingston pickups

In Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens on April 10, 2013 at 4:53 am

We are in need of a couple volunteers to help us out for a couple of hours once a month. We can get lots of food from The Hudson Valley Food Bank. We need to go pick it up at Herzogs Plaza in Kingston. Unfortunately we only have two cars to pick it up. So [...]

Angel Food East seeks volunteer drivers for meal deliveries to chronically ill

In Disability Services, Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens, Health Services, Senior Services, Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities on February 6, 2013 at 6:59 am

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 [...]

Catholic Charities seeks Food Pantry Volunteer

In Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens, Heavy lifting on January 28, 2013 at 4:54 pm

Food Pantry Volunteer General Job Description: 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. Responsibilities: Be courteous and welcoming to Clients and Donors. Assist in carrying donations into building. Organize and sort [...]

Caring Hands Soup Kitchen seeks volunteers to pick up donations

In Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens, Heavy lifting, Transportation on January 7, 2013 at 11:06 am

The Caring Hands Soup Kitchen, located at 122 Clinton Ave, (corner of Clinton Ave. & Liberty St.) is in need of volunteers to pick up donations from Hannaford’s. This would require a truck, van or other large vehicle. We need substitute drivers and replacement drivers one day a week (or more if available). Our pick [...]

The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz has released its ninth discussion brief, “Food Insecurity in Ulster County.”

In Education/Arts, Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens on November 21, 2012 at 2:07 pm

The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz has released its ninth discussion brief, “Food Insecurity in Ulster County.” As families in the Hudson Valley shop and prepare to gather for the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, SUNY New Paltz Professor Sue Books reports in a newly released CRREO discussion brief that [...]