Opportunities From: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Volunteer: Norwich - Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease, to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbors

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease, to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbors

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 06360

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Volunteer - Mohegan Sun

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut partners with Ben & Jerry's to assist with their annual Free Cone Day. It is an event that happens nationwide where Ben & Jerry's give back to their communities, and they partner with local nonprofits to do it. It offers a chance to raise money for good causes and get something sweet in the process! 

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers will be active in scooping ice cream and promoting the day's festivities. United Way will have a table at the event to provide information and take donations. It is a very exciting day! 

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesHats, all hair must be coveredComfortable attire for standing and something this okay getting messy

Volunteer Environment

IndoorsBehind an ice cream shop counterIn Mohegan Sun Casino

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering at Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, you are spreading joy through ice cream and helping spread United Way's mission.

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut partners with Ben & Jerry's to assist with their annual Free Cone Day. It is an event that happens nationwide where Ben & Jerry's give back to their communities, and they partner with local nonprofits to do it. It offers a chance to raise money for good causes and get something sweet in the process! 

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers will be active in scooping ice cream and promoting the day's festivities. United Way will have a table at the event to provide information and take donations. It is a very exciting day! 

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesHats, all hair must be coveredComfortable attire for standing and something this okay getting messy

Volunteer Environment

IndoorsBehind an ice cream shop counterIn Mohegan Sun Casino

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering at Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, you are spreading joy through ice cream and helping spread United Way's mission.

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 06382

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Griswold - Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbor

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbor

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 06351

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: New London - Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbor

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbor

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 06320

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Groton - Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbors

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbors

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 06340

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Caring at Coogan Farm

Opportunity Description: Our Day of Caring will be at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, specifically the Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm. This will be an opportunity for volunteers to come out and get the Giving Garden ready for the growing season. Each year The Craig Floyd Giving Garden grows and donates produce to be distributed at United Way's Mobile Food Pantries. This partnership has ensured those in need have access to healthy, locally grown produce at no cost. 

What volunteers will doVolunteers will assist in preparing the garden for the upcoming season's crops, removing invasive plants, as well as revamping picnic tables around the property to create a welcoming environment.

What to bring/wear:

Clothes suitable for outside, garden workClose-toed shoesWeather appropriate clothing

Environment: 

OutdoorsRain or ShineNew England Spring is dramatically unpredictable, cold weather clothing may be necessary

Who Can Volunteer: 

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 16 require adult chaperone


Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Description: Our Day of Caring will be at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, specifically the Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm. This will be an opportunity for volunteers to come out and get the Giving Garden ready for the growing season. Each year The Craig Floyd Giving Garden grows and donates produce to be distributed at United Way's Mobile Food Pantries. This partnership has ensured those in need have access to healthy, locally grown produce at no cost. 

What volunteers will doVolunteers will assist in preparing the garden for the upcoming season's crops, removing invasive plants, as well as revamping picnic tables around the property to create a welcoming environment.

What to bring/wear:

Clothes suitable for outside, garden workClose-toed shoesWeather appropriate clothing

Environment: 

OutdoorsRain or ShineNew England Spring is dramatically unpredictable, cold weather clothing may be necessary

Who Can Volunteer: 

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 16 require adult chaperone


Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 06355

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Stonington - Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbors

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Mobile Food Pantry distributes nutritious food directly to under resourced communities where access can be limited. Using a no-questions-asked model, the mobile pantry provides food with dignity and ease,to approximately100–300 households at each distribution.

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteers support every stage of the distribution by helping with set-up, packing and distributing food, and clean-up. Food items vary but often include fresh produce, meat, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, snacks, and household staples.

What to Bring / Wear

Closed-toed shoesWeather-appropriate clothingComfortable attire suitable for lifting and standing

Volunteer Environment

OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)

Who Can Volunteer

AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperone

By volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry, you are promoting food security in New London County by increasing access to healthy food for our friends and neighbors

Organization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 06379

Allow Groups: Yes