Saturday Produce Party

Drive out food insecurity at the Grassroots Grocery Produce Party!

Every Saturday, people from all walks of life come together to bring the pantry to the people.

You’re invited to:

Drive- Bring your car and we’ll fill it up with produce for you to deliver to a community drop-off site. 

Pack- Help unload, sort, and pack thousands of pounds of bountiful produce with your neighbors.

Drive AND Pack- Pack and sort, then load up the car and drive it straight to the people who need it most.

Make a Difference on Saturday Mornings

Here’s how it works. On Saturday mornings, a wild and wonderful group of volunteers come together at 1750 East Gun Hill Road Bronx NY 10469, Gun Hill Commons.

There, we:

  • Unpack and sort a literal truckload of fresh surplus produce 

  • Pack it up and load it into cars

  • Drive it to community drop-off sites run by Grassroots Grocers

All before noon!

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FAQ

  • Packing starts at 9 AM and goes to about 11 AM.

    If you’re planning to pack and then drive, you’ll get there at 9 AM, then pull your car around to load up at 10:45. 

    Just want to drive? That’s awesome! You can choose from 10:30am, 10:45am, 11:00am, or 11:15am to pick up produce at 1750 East Gun Hill Road (follow to signs to the pick up spot).

  • YES! This is a very family-friendly volunteer opportunity. Kids of all ages are welcome.

  • If you’re driving, bring your car. Otherwise, bring whatever you need to stay comfortable outside for a couple of hours (water, sunscreen, etc.)

  • The produce is surplus, generously donated by the Hunts Point Produce Market.

  • We currently deliver to over 30 community drop-off sites, bringing food to over 1,400 households every Saturday.

  • Nope! You just need to sign up and we’ll give you a quick overview at the Produce Party.

  • No, it’s entirely up to you. Come once, come every week, whatever works best for you and your family.

  • Absolutely! Groups are welcome!

  • “Working with Grassroots has been a unique and rewarding experience. The positivity that comes from the community, Dan, and the other volunteers has been palpable and invigorating. I look forward to the experience at each juncture.”

    -Eric Caiola

  • "Volunteering with Grassroots is a half hour commitment once a week that has an immeasurable impact on the community. The need is real. On my last trip I couldn't unload the car fast enough, people were starting to line up for the food. It doesn't get any realer than that."

    -Victoria Ryan

  • "Working with Grassroots Grocery has been very rewarding. I get to help and get some knowledge about what is going on in the neighborhoods. Not only do I get to help my community, I get to see them help each other. Whether helping me clean or donating. Which means that one seed of kindness (the fridge) is growing into a field of dreams."

    -Lizvette

  • "Volunteering with Grassroots Grocery has really helped me to feel like a part of my community. Everyone needs help in some way at some time, so I feel proud to know that I'm able to help at a time when someone needs it."

    -Kirby Santeusanio

  • "Volunteering with Mott Haven Fridge is so rewarding: for families that we help and for my children to see how we can make a difference."

    -Andrea Johnson