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Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has been on a mission to feed Long Islanders facing food insecurity and address its root causes since our founding by the late Harry Chapin in 1980.
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Stop & Shop Smithtown Food Drive
Sun., Oct. 15th
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Drive Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, Oct. 15th
Available Shifts:
- 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- 11:45 am-2:45 pm
- 2:30 pm-5:00 pm
4-6 volunteers are needed per shift to set up an information table, hand out flyers of most-needed items to shoppers, encourage donations, and collect food and monetary donations. All food drives are outdoor events.
Volunteers must be nine or older. Those under 18 must volunteer with an adult 21+. You must include their name and contact information.
TO SIGN UP: email our volunteer coordinator at licvolunteer@licares.org with all of the following information:
- Event name & location
- Date/Time requested
- Full name of all volunteers
- Best contact phone number for that day
- Date you can start, if applicable
- Age if under 18, if applicable
No walk-ins permitted – you must be registered for the event and receive a confirmation. If the event is filled, you will be placed on the waiting list.