Thousands of older New Yorkers would be alone and hungry without Citymeals and our team of dedicated volunteers. Meal recipients look forward to our knock on the door, knowing a nourishing meal and a warm greeting awaits them.
From delivering meals to providing companionship and making handmade cards, there are many ways to get involved. We have established a network of caring individual, corporate and community volunteers who ensure older New Yorkers in need receive a continuous lifeline of nourishment and companionship.
Last year, nearly 19,000 volunteers gave more than 52,000 hours of time to Citymeals’ mission.
Meal Delivery
Deliver nourishing meals on foot to homebound elderly New Yorkers.
Social Calls
Make weekly phone calls to isolated meal recipients.
Friendly Visiting
Get matched with an isolated neighbor for weekly visits.
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holiday volunteers
Deliver festive meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Handmade Cards
Send warm wishes to meal recipients for special occasions.
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Kitchen Helpers
Package and serve meals at local older adult centers.
Who can volunteer with Citymeals?
We rely on dedicated volunteers including individuals, families, corporate groups, schools and community groups. Interested? Create a profile and get started today.
Check out our FAQs for more details.
