This MLK Day, spend the morning at JCC Harlem assembling shelf stable food packets for those who receive services from the Community Pantry. The Community Pantry is an incredible asset in Harlem, offering direct food service to New Yorkers in need since 1984. An opportunity for families with children ages 8+, high school students and volunteers of all ages. Volunteers will meet at JCC Harlem (on W. 118th St).
Food Packaging at JCC Harlem: Volunteers will create shelf stable food packets in environmentally friendly packaging and utilizing high quality, bulk food. The food packets created will be available at the Community Kitchen & Food Pantry’s supermarket-style pantry for clients to select to bring home to cook.