Volunteer: Distribution Center (Donation Sorter) PM (Day of Caring)Foodlink’s distributes millions of pounds of donated food every year to communities in need. Volunteers are needed to sort, inspect, and pack non-perishable food items before they are distributed. The physical intensity of the project is considered high and will include frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 25-50lbs. Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Foodlink’s distributes millions of pounds of donated food every year to communities in need. Volunteers are needed to sort, inspect, and pack non-perishable food items before they are distributed. The physical intensity of the project is considered high and will include frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 25-50lbs. Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 21, 2026 Zip Code: 14615 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Lexington Ave. Community Farm: Farm Maintenance (Day of Caring)Foodlink's Lexington Ave. Community Farm is a commercial growing center for our various nutrition education and food access programs. It also serves more than 90 refugee families who use the area to grow their own fresh produce. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the farm by completing various general farm maintenance tasks that include, but are not limited to: Planting/ weeding/watering Spreading mulch and turning compost heaps Installing and repairing irrigationPhysical Intensity: High. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting(tools, pallets, or other items) anywhere between to 20-70lbs. What to Bring/Wear: Your Energy! Please also wear sneakers and weather-appropriate clothing you do not mind getting dirty. Sunscreen and hats are encouraged. Volunteers should also reframe from wearing cologne and perfume(it attracts bees). Bring you own water bottle. Water and Lunch will be provided. Gardening tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Skilled-Based Volunteers: If you would like to utilize a particular trade/ farming skill with this project, please contact Thomas Le at (585) 413-4085 or at thomasle@foodlinkny.org Arrival/Parking: 585 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613 Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Foodlink's Lexington Ave. Community Farm is a commercial growing center for our various nutrition education and food access programs. It also serves more than 90 refugee families who use the area to grow their own fresh produce. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the farm by completing various general farm maintenance tasks that include, but are not limited to: Planting/ weeding/watering Spreading mulch and turning compost heaps Installing and repairing irrigationPhysical Intensity: High. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting(tools, pallets, or other items) anywhere between to 20-70lbs. What to Bring/Wear: Your Energy! Please also wear sneakers and weather-appropriate clothing you do not mind getting dirty. Sunscreen and hats are encouraged. Volunteers should also reframe from wearing cologne and perfume(it attracts bees). Bring you own water bottle. Water and Lunch will be provided. Gardening tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Skilled-Based Volunteers: If you would like to utilize a particular trade/ farming skill with this project, please contact Thomas Le at (585) 413-4085 or at thomasle@foodlinkny.org Arrival/Parking: 585 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613 Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 21, 2026 Zip Code: 14613 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Facilities: Deep Spring Cleaning (Day of Caring)Volunteers are critical to Foodlink's mission to end hunger and build healthier communities. For Day of Caring 2025, we are currently looking for volunteers to assist with cleaning tasks in our Distribution Center and around our Foodlink grounds. Volunteer tasks will include, but are not limited to: Dusting/Cleaning food racking, guardrails, apple line and other ledges in the warehouse Sweeping and moping around machinery/equipment and coolers Painting safety lines throughout the warehouse Outside Spring Cleaning around the Foodlink buildingMulching and landscaping Physical Intensity: Volunteer tasks are considered high in physical intensity. Projects will include frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 25-50lbs. What to bring/wear: Your Energy! Volunteers are also required closed-toed shoes. It is also encouraged that you wear weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and specifically, items you do not mind getting dirty. Water bottles and lunch will be provided. Skilled-Based Volunteers: If you would like to utilize a trade or professional painting skill with our spring cleaning projects, please contact our Volunteer Programs & Events Coordinator, Thomas Nhat Le at thomasle@foodlinkny.org or 585-413-4085. Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Volunteers are critical to Foodlink's mission to end hunger and build healthier communities. For Day of Caring 2025, we are currently looking for volunteers to assist with cleaning tasks in our Distribution Center and around our Foodlink grounds. Volunteer tasks will include, but are not limited to: Dusting/Cleaning food racking, guardrails, apple line and other ledges in the warehouse Sweeping and moping around machinery/equipment and coolers Painting safety lines throughout the warehouse Outside Spring Cleaning around the Foodlink buildingMulching and landscaping Physical Intensity: Volunteer tasks are considered high in physical intensity. Projects will include frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 25-50lbs. What to bring/wear: Your Energy! Volunteers are also required closed-toed shoes. It is also encouraged that you wear weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and specifically, items you do not mind getting dirty. Water bottles and lunch will be provided. Skilled-Based Volunteers: If you would like to utilize a trade or professional painting skill with our spring cleaning projects, please contact our Volunteer Programs & Events Coordinator, Thomas Nhat Le at thomasle@foodlinkny.org or 585-413-4085. Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 21, 2026 Zip Code: 14615 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Community Kitchen: Deep Spring Cleaning (Day of Caring)Volunteers are critical to Foodlink's mission to end hunger and build healthier communities. For Day of Caring 2026, we are currently looking for volunteers to assist with cleaning tasks in our Community Kitchen and around our Foodlink grounds. Volunteer tasks will include, but are not limited too: Dusting/Cleaning food racking and coolers Floor Scrubbing and loading dock clean up Garbage pick up and beautification around Foodlink groundsPhysical Intensity: Volunteer tasks are considered high in physical intensity. Projects will include frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 25-50lbs. What to Bring/Wear: Your Energy! Volunteers should reframe from wearing torn/dirty clothing, long-painted finger nails, fake lashes, open toed-shoes and jewelry(with the exception of a wedding ring). Piercings and open wounds should be covered at all times. It is also encouraged that you bring a light sweater/jacket and specifically items you do not mind getting dirty. Water bottles and lunch will be provided. Skilled-Based Volunteers: If you would like to utilize a trade or professional painting skill with our spring cleaning projects, please contact our Volunteer Programs and Events Coordinator Thomas Le at thomasle@foodlinkny.org or (585) 413-4085. Arrival & Parking: This volunteer project is located at 2011 Mount Read Blvd, Rochester NY 14615. Please park in the back parking lot around the building where there will be a green awning. Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Volunteers are critical to Foodlink's mission to end hunger and build healthier communities. For Day of Caring 2026, we are currently looking for volunteers to assist with cleaning tasks in our Community Kitchen and around our Foodlink grounds. Volunteer tasks will include, but are not limited too: Dusting/Cleaning food racking and coolers Floor Scrubbing and loading dock clean up Garbage pick up and beautification around Foodlink groundsPhysical Intensity: Volunteer tasks are considered high in physical intensity. Projects will include frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 25-50lbs. What to Bring/Wear: Your Energy! Volunteers should reframe from wearing torn/dirty clothing, long-painted finger nails, fake lashes, open toed-shoes and jewelry(with the exception of a wedding ring). Piercings and open wounds should be covered at all times. It is also encouraged that you bring a light sweater/jacket and specifically items you do not mind getting dirty. Water bottles and lunch will be provided. Skilled-Based Volunteers: If you would like to utilize a trade or professional painting skill with our spring cleaning projects, please contact our Volunteer Programs and Events Coordinator Thomas Le at thomasle@foodlinkny.org or (585) 413-4085. Arrival & Parking: This volunteer project is located at 2011 Mount Read Blvd, Rochester NY 14615. Please park in the back parking lot around the building where there will be a green awning. Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 21, 2026 Zip Code: 14615 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Volunteer with Foodlink!Volunteers are critical to our mission and we offer an array of opportunities for individuals, families, or groups. Volunteers can register and schedule themselves on our website. Training and orientation will take place during the volunteer shift. Explore how you can get involved and begin your volunteer journey with Foodlink today" Foodlink Volunteer Information and Registration: https://foodlinkny.org/volunteer/
Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Volunteers are critical to our mission and we offer an array of opportunities for individuals, families, or groups. Volunteers can register and schedule themselves on our website. Training and orientation will take place during the volunteer shift. Explore how you can get involved and begin your volunteer journey with Foodlink today" Foodlink Volunteer Information and Registration: https://foodlinkny.org/volunteer/
Agency: Foodlink, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14615 Allow Groups: Yes |