Distribute Food at East End House Pantry

About the East End House Pantry: The East End House Community Food Pantry serves residents of East Cambridge and surrounding neighborhoods, They support over 300 families per month by offering healthy, fresh, and shelf-stable foods in a dignified setting. By increasing access to good food, they promote the flourishing and achievement of children from low-income families. They receive most of their food from the Greater Boston Food Bank, Food for Free, Lovin' Spoonfuls and Food Link. In addition, they receive donations from local food drives and individuals in the community.

Address of Volunteer Opportunity: 105 Spring Street Cambridge, MA 02141

Volunteer Snapshot: Volunteers set up and clean the pantry, receive weekly food deliveries, and assist clients as they choose their own groceries from East End House’s available fresh produce and shelf-stable foods. After the pantry is over, volunteers also help set-up grocery bags for senior citizens and families enrolled in East End House daily programming.

Requirements

• People skills are a must for this opportunity!
• Volunteers should be able to comfortably lift a minimum of 20 lbs, though we are happy to make reasonable accommodations.
• ​Comfortable in a fast-paced environment 

East End House is a “NUT FREE” zone. This includes peanuts and all other nuts. Please refrain from bringing any nut products or items that may have come into contact with peanuts or other nuts into the building.

MBTA Accessibility & Parking: East End House does not offer parking on-site for volunteers. We are accessible via Kendall/MIT (Red Line) and Lechmere (Green Line). There are also local garages and metered parking for those planning to drive. 

Important Notes: East End House encourages multilingual volunteers to join our sessions. We are committed to improving access for all those who need support and volunteers who can speak Spanish, Creole, and Chinese can help us to better gauge and respond to client needs.

At Boston Cares, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values that guide our mission and work. Boston Cares is committed to creating a community where everyone is valued, respected, and can come and participate as their authentic selves. We expect that all volunteers and partners join us in promoting a safe and supportive space for everyone.