Roll up your sleeves.
The pantry is 100% volunteer-powered. Every box unloaded and every shelf stocked is a neighbor's few hours.
The pantry runs on hours like yours.
In 2025There is always something to lift, sort or stock.
Unload and receive
Help receive deliveries in the lot, carry boxes into the pantry and break down empty cartons.
Sort and date-check
Sort donated items, check their use-by dates and group them so the shelves can be stocked efficiently.
Stock the shelves
Help replenish the shelves and keep groceries organized so volunteers can find the items guests choose.
Greet and serve our guests
Welcome our neighbors to the side entrance, help them sign up if they are a new guest or check in returning guests. Aid them in selecting the various groceries and household essentials from our pick ticket. Host our guests to our choice room for additional available fresh items. Pack the selected items for our guests and deliver guest orders. If needed, assist loading in their car.
Tell us when you're free.
Interested in volunteering? Email getinvolved@newbritainfoodpantry.org or complete the form below. A coordinator will reply.