Long Island Cares

Background: Long Island Cares has been on a mission to feed Long Island’s food insecure and put an end to the root causes of hunger since its founding by the late Harry Chapin in 1980.

Description: Warehouse volunteers sort through products, pack up supplies, and aid the warehouse staff and fellow volunteers with distributing products directly to our member agencies. Warehouse volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Ability to stand, bend, and stack for the length of scheduled shift. Must be able to read food labels and follow a standard of food safety.

It's important to note that our warehouse environment may present challenges for individuals with sensory sensitivities. This includes encountering environmental factors such as moving shopping carts, occasional clangs of metal or wood, and the sound of boxes being shifted and stacked. Furthermore, our team operates large machinery and equipment within the warehouse, which may be in motion during volunteer shifts.

Activity Level: Medium

You must be a current or retired Port Authority employee in order to participate in this event.