Our Team
“As New Yorkers, It’s Our Job To Treat Each Other As Family, Regardless Of The Communities you Reside In Or The Religion You May Worship… We Are The New Yorkers That Make Our Home.”
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others.
Volunteer. Become One of Us
Join us either as an individual or as a group. Scroll down to find out more.
Kehilat Food Pantry is run 100% on volunteers. Our team reflects the diverse community in Queens, coming from many cultures, ethnicities, and faiths. We unite to serve those in need & welcome you to join our wonderful team.
Our volunteers assist with...
Packing / sorting
Direct food distribution to clients
Client management
Administrative duties based on skillset
Our admin team helps with..
Client check-in
Client outreach
Backstage business management
Our distribution team helps with...
Organize food
Distribute food to clients
Our volunteers connect with the clients whom they serve and send them home with food and a smile. We are truly blessed to have amazing volunteers helping out in all aspects of our pantry’s operations. We invite you to join us as a volunteer.
For individual volunteers:
Create an account using this link to register via our volunteer website, Hunger Free America.
Sign up for “Distribution” shifts for any of the days / times that interest you.*
Upon arrival for your shift, check in with a staff member at the door for directions on where to start. Then, go inside to log your hours at the kiosk.
Any questions during your shift? See the volunteer manager on duty, the distribution manager, or email us at volunteers@Kehilatpantry.org.
* Interested in volunteering your skills as an admin volunteer? Email admin@kehilatpantry.org with your name, resume, and area of interest (graphics design, social media, general support, etc.)
For group volunteers:
Fill out this form.*
Prior to your first service date, instructions will be emailed to your group leader.
At the beginning of your shift, check in at registration, and a staff member will guide you on your tasks for the day.
Group volunteers are not registered with Hunger Free America (HFA), so please come together as a group, not individually.
* Note: Group Volunteering is on a first-come, first-served basis.