Our volunteers are more than individuals who get stuff done; they are the heart of our organization. Every day of the week, they put passion into action by rescuing food, prepping and cooking meals, sorting donations, transporting food, washing dishes, organizing pantries, folding laundry, and much, much, much more. No matter how frequently you join us or what shift you select, you’ll quickly become a part of our volunteer community and play a critical role in addressing hunger.
Everyone has different preferences for what makes the perfect volunteer match, but luckily, we have something for almost everyone! Find the perfect volunteer opportunity to fit your needs by exploring the options below based on time, interests, or the shift vibe. Don’t forget to review our Frequently Asked Questions and Volunteer Resource Page if you need help signing up or navigating Bloomerang Volunteer!
Transportation drivers are essential for getting our food and meals where they need to go. They’re also usually only an hour making them perfect for busy schedules.
Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. is fun mixture of sorting through boxes of rescued foods and then setting up a “SCF Market.” You will thoughtfully “shop” the market to add fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods into each family’s nutrition boxes to supplement the cooked meals created in our kitchen.
On Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. volunteers sort through donations of rescued food and repack the boxes, which get passed on to partner organizations to distribute to the people who need it most. A slightly shorter shift but an important step in our process!
Three types of shifts happen in our Kitchen:
From helping make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to making breakfast bags, we have fun new ways to volunteer from the comfort of your own home.
Three types of shifts happen in our Kitchen:
Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. is fun mixture of sorting through boxes of rescued foods and then setting up a “SCF Market.” You will thoughtfully “shop” the market to add fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods into each family’s nutrition boxes to supplement the cooked meals created in our kitchen.
On Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. volunteers sort through donations of rescued food and repack the boxes, which get passed on to partner organizations to distribute to the people who need it most. A slightly shorter shift but an important step in our process!
From gleaning produce at a farm or picking apples to garden maintenance at our facility there are plenty of ways to get outside and volunteer. Seasonal opportunities typically start in mid-June and last through October. If no shifts are listed check back or sign up for our emails to stay in the loop!
Transportation drivers are essential for getting our food and meals where they need to go. They’re also usually only an hour making them perfect for busy schedules.
Three types of shifts happen in our Kitchen:
Transportation drivers are essential for getting our food and meals where they need to go. They’re also usually only an hour making them perfect for busy schedules.
From helping make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to making breakfast bags, we have fun new ways to volunteer from the comfort of your own home.
Starting June 8, 2025! These shifts will include washing, cutting, peeling, slicing, dicing, and chopping rescued produce. Depending on the day and produce these days *might* include batch processing large quantities of fruits or veggies in season.
Every Monday
Starting June 8, 2025! These shifts will include washing, cutting, peeling, slicing, dicing, and chopping rescued produce. Depending on the day and produce these days *might* include batch processing large quantities of fruits or veggies in season.
If you’ve volunteered with us in the last year, we recommend logging into Bloomerang Volunteer, our volunteer management system. If you need help managing your volunteer profile please review this guide or reach out to us for support. Contact Melissa at Volunteer@SecondChanceFoods.org.
Transport volunteers need a vehicle and valid license/registration/insurance. All of our other opportunities welcome all skill levels.
Our volunteer opportunities are diverse. You can do a rescue run or cook meals, sort through donated foods or pack Community Supported Nutrition boxes, you can clean our facility or be an on-call volunteer. Explore our open opportunities, and let us know if you have any questions.
We have Volunteer Opportunities Monday through Friday and some weekends. Shifts vary from 1 to 3 hours, and some days offer multiple shifts.
As frequently as you’d like. Join us once a year, twice a month, or every week – however much time you can give will have a lasting impact on the community.
All accounts should be in the name of the person who is volunteering.
This can be done in a separate account using two unique email addresses -or- by the process below:
Group volunteering is a fun way to give back, and we love the joy that helping cook meals, sort groceries, or package food brings to others! However, we cannot fulfill every request due to our regular programming, staff, and facility size. We work hard to accommodate as many groups as possible and ensure these experiences are meaningful for the group and impactful at our organization.
Life happens! We understand you may have last minute commitments come up. However, it’s easy for you to delete and add shifts using your Bloomerang Volunteer Profile—if you need help please review the Volunteer Resource videos here.
***If you’re a transportation volunteer and need to cancel the same day as your shift—please call or text Melissa at 845-723-1309
Contact Melissa for more information about volunteer positions, group opportunities, and more!
“Helping our environment and the food insecure simultaneously while working alongside like-minded people is inspiring!”
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Though we wish we could supply food to everyone in need, Second Chance Foods cannot provide meals or groceries directly to individuals. Our solution is to collaborate with existing programs in the community and supplement their food with our meals and groceries. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please refer to our resource page here for our partnerships and local options.
120 Marvin Ave
Brewster, NY 10509
Volunteer Questions contact Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Paladino 845-723-1309
For all other questions please contact us at 845-723-1315
