Volunteer: Norwich - Mobile Food PantryMobile 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 SunBen & 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 messyVolunteer Environment IndoorsBehind an ice cream shop counterIn Mohegan Sun CasinoWho Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 messyVolunteer Environment IndoorsBehind an ice cream shop counterIn Mohegan Sun CasinoWho Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 PantryMobile 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 PantryMobile 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 PantryMobile 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 FarmOpportunity 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 do: Volunteers 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 clothingEnvironment: OutdoorsRain or ShineNew England Spring is dramatically unpredictable, cold weather clothing may be necessaryWho Can Volunteer: AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 16 require adult chaperoneOrganization: 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 do: Volunteers 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 clothingEnvironment: OutdoorsRain or ShineNew England Spring is dramatically unpredictable, cold weather clothing may be necessaryWho Can Volunteer: AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 16 require adult chaperoneOrganization: United Way of Southeastern Connecticut Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 06355 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Stonington - Mobile Food PantryMobile 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 standingVolunteer Environment OutdoorsRain or shine (with exceptions for extreme weather)Who Can Volunteer AdultsCorporate and community groupsYouth Under the age of 15 require adult chaperoneBy 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 |