WAYS TO HELP
TOUCH/Rockland Community Against Hunger GET FRESH Program
Tuesdays 8:45 AM – 2 PM (can stay for any length of time within that time frame)
Thousands of pounds of food will be distributed from the Food Bank to pantries and feeding programs throughout Rockland. Collectively, these pantries serve over 30,000 meals per month and the need is growing exponentially with the COVID-19 crisis. Typically, each pantry would come with a number of volunteers to load the food into their vehicles. Pantry pick up will now happen through a drive thru. Help is needed to load the food into each vehicle. All volunteers will be provided with masks and gloves.
Contact rcsc@co.rockland.ny.us or 845-444-2169 for more information.
Rockland County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Volunteers are needed to conduct well-check telephone calls to people listed on the Special Needs Registry, also known as the Access & Functional Needs Registry. This is the Registry that is used by 911. Volunteers will inquire about the person’s food and medication status, and share Emotional Support Resources. Based on the information exchanged in the call, if any need goes beyond the questions asked, the person will receive a follow up call from someone who can assist on a higher level.
Contact dtreacy@uwrc.org for more information.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is in urgent need of drivers to deliver meals to our Rockland County older adult neighbors.
Contact smartini@mowrockland.org or 845-624-6325 for more information.
People to People
People to People needs volunteers to pack grocery bags and cart them to the curb for pickup. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday until 6:30 p.m.
Contact Guadalupe@peopletopeopleinc.org or 845-623-4900 ext. 208 for more information.
United Hospice
United Hospice needs volunteers who can help with running errands, food shopping and picking up prescriptions for patients and families that are homebound.
Contact mwoodsmith@unitedhospiceinc.org or 845-422-6358 for more information.
ARC Rockland
The Arc Rockland is facing a severe shortage of protective face masks and is looking for people who have a knowledge of sewing and want to help.
Contact lstraus@arcofrockland.org or 845-267-2500 for more information.
Helping Hands
The Helping Hands Rockland Interfaith Breakfast Program needs volunteers to work in the kitchen with a small crew of volunteers (well under 10!) to put meals together. Volunteers are also needed to make sandwiches at home. Sandwich makings will be delivered to and picked-up from your home.
Contact chrisandbert@optonline.net or 845-356-0100 for more information.
NY Blood Center
Blood Donations are needed!