Community Volunteer

Girl Scout troops, temples and churches, sororities, and soccer teams: come one come all! Volunteer together and have a great time as you work hand in hand to solve community hunger.

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Let's get cooking!

Something you're b-ake-ing to contribute? Let us know.

  • "While my food distribution efforts started out in east Harlem, eventually one person connected me to another, who got me connected to Grassroots Grocery in the Bronx. They give me food and I set it up and give it out to the community. It's always 1260 Webster Avenue at 1pm on Saturdays. Right in the neighborhood where I grew up. Over time, with consistency, it's gotten better, people started forming lines, people in the community started getting involved. I think it's beautiful. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it."

    Oscar, Community Activist and Grassroots Grocer

  • "Once the fridge is filled anyone can access the products inside of it. They take only what they need and leave stuff for others. We also are able at times to provide pet food for our patrons. We believe that no one should go hungry. The fridge is sanitized on a daily basis by our volunteers and monitored by the public."

    Claudia Perez, NYCHA GW Houses Resident Association President, and Grassroots Grocer

  • "As the 43rd Precinct Community Council it has been an absolute pleasure working with Grassroots Grocery knowing the great service they are providing the different communities in the Bronx. These communities are in great need and the Community Council has found a way to help."

    Aurora Carrion, 43rd Precinct Community Affairs Council President, and Grassroots Grocery Volunteer

  • "My favorite aspect of Grassroots Grocery is how my children can participate and witness the direct impact of their efforts. Food is such a basic need that children understand. I have always found on the mornings we start our day with Grassroots, our experience of service sets a tone that we carry into the rest of our day."

    Amanda Glattstein, Westchester Parent

  • "Grassroots Grocery has been a lifeline to the Bronx community, fulfilling the needs of many Bronxites facing food insecurities since the height of the pandemic. Collaborating with Grassroots Grocer to bring a community fridge to the Co-op City community has cultivated an opportunity for us to better serve members of my district while inspiring the community to reach out and give back at the same time. Extending their moto, "Neighbors helping neighbors," one fridge at a time, I am grateful for their partnership that sustains unity, kindness, and service to our communities."

    Kevin C. Riley, New York City Council Member

  • "As a resident leader (President) to NYCHA Holmes Towers. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Grassroots Grocery. For all your services, devotion, and dedication. At Holmes Towers, we are very grateful & thankful to get a weekly delivery every week. And able to share the fruits and vegetables among residents, the community, or simply anyone else in need. Thank you in providing a tremendously positive impact toward our community."

    Sandra Perez, NYCHA Holms Towers Resident Association President, and Grassroots Grocer

  • "We live in a time for action and it's encouraging to see that Dan and Grassroots Grocery has answered that call. Our small pop-up pantry at Grace Gospel Chapel in Harlem humbly serve the needs of the community and we are eternally grateful for the partnership we have with Grassroots with the fresh fruits and vegetables we receive to distribute every Saturday. The Grassroots Grocery initiative should be a clarion call for all who want to do more to help our fellow New Yorkers.

    Paul, Grassroots Grocer