Volunteer at CHiPS and Help Us Feed Hungry New Yorkers!
We are always in need of Dedicated Groups of Volunteers to support our programs; opportunities are available in our Kitchen and Food Pantry.
Group Volunteering at CHiPS
CHiPS hosts group volunteers from a wide range of organizations—including companies, schools, community groups, and religious congregations. Whether you’re building team spirit or giving back with neighbors, we welcome your group’s energy and support.
We offer meaningful, hands-on volunteer opportunities for groups of up to 10 people during a single shift from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday. Community groups may also be eligible for limited Saturday shifts.
During your shift, your group will support CHiPS’ core programs—prepping, packing, and serving meals as part of our community meals program. On Thursdays and Saturdays only, volunteers may also help with our community pantry program, organizing shelves, packing bags, and distributing groceries (including fresh vegetables) to neighbors facing food insecurity. Meals are served through a to-go window, and pantry distributions take place outdoors. Volunteers are essential to keeping these services running. All groups receive on-site orientation and staff support.
Group Volunteering Options
Corporate Groups (Employee Volunteer Teams)
If your group is volunteering as part of a company, business, or employer-sponsored initiative, please follow these steps:
→ Preview open dates on our Calendar of Availability
→ Submit a Submit the Corporate Volunteering Inquiry Form to indicate your preferred date
→ We’ll follow up to schedule a brief call, answer questions, and finalize your booking
→ A suggested donation of $3,000 is requested to support CHiPS’ programs
    Note: During our holiday season (Nov 18–Dec 20), a donation of $4,000 is required
Community Groups (Schools, Faith-Based, Clubs & More)
If your group is volunteering as part of a school, congregation, neighborhood group, or other non-corporate community, please follow these steps:
→ Preview open dates on our Calendar of Availability
→ Email us at volunteer@chipsonline.org with your group name and group leader’s name, expected number of participants, and preferred date
→ A limited number of Saturday shifts are available.
No financial donation is required. However, we warmly welcome in-kind donations from community group participants. If possible, please encourage each member of your group to bring either a loaf of bread or a box of pasta to help stock our pantry and support neighbors in need.
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you. Thank you for helping us serve Brooklyn neighbors with dignity and care.
Email us anytime at volunteer@chipsonline.org. We look forward to welcoming your group to CHiPS!
