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United Way of Greater New Haven has been a force for good for 100 years. We bring people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability, grounded in racial and social justice.
Hamden Mobile Food Pantry - Wednesdays [Bi-Weekly] , 4:15 PM - 6 PM
In partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, United Way of Greater New Haven will host a bi-weekly mobile pantry for Hamden families! Sign up for one of the dates below and help get food into the hands of Hamden families: Wednesday, May 6th: 4:15 - 6PM Wednesday, May 20th: 4:15 - 6PM Wednesday, June 3rd: 4:15 - 6PM Wednesday, June 17th: 4:15 - 6PM IF A DATE ISN'T APPEARING IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU, IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS REACHED ITS VOLUNTEER CAPACITY. Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Lift boxes weigh
In partnership with Farnam Community School and CT Foodshare, United Way of Greater New Haven will host a bi-weekly mobile pantry for New Haven families! Sign up today and help increase access to food! Sign up for one of the dates below and help get food into the hands of New Haven families: Thursday, May 7th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, May 21st, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, June 4th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, June 18th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM IF A DATE ISN'T APPEARING IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU, IT IS BECAUSE
Davenport Community Garden Cleanup (New Haven) - Saturday, 05/09, 10AM - 11:30AM
As we begin the garden season, we are looking for volunteers to help us get the Davenport Community Garden ready for planting! Volunteers are needed on: Saturday, May 9th: 10 AM - 11:30 AM Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Clear and pull weeds Prepare garden beds for planting Trim greenery Be on your feet for an extended period of time Kneel and walk on uneven surfaces Pick up trash around the garden site
Join us as we partner with Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge to help them get garden season up and running. Volunteers will be building and preparing raised beds for planting, laying mulch, trimming shrubbery, and much more! Volunteers are needed on: Tuesday, May 26th from 9:30AM - 11:30AM. Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Be on your feet for an extended period of time Kneel and walk on uneven surface
North Haven Diaper Bank Donation Sorting: Tuesdays [Monthly], 9AM - 11AM
Lend a hand at the CT Diaper Bank! Volunteers are needed to help sort, count, repackage, label, and box diapers and other hygiene products before they are distributed to families in need. Volunteer Shifts Include: Tuesday, May 5th 2026 Tuesday, June 2nd 2026 Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Lift boxes weighing 15-20 pounds Break down boxes Be on their feet for long periods (chairs are available for anyone who might need one)
Wednesday, 6/10: 2 PM - 3:30 PM Join us as we help Mary T. Murphy School kick off their summer reading program! Volunteer and read to students K - 4th grade students. All books will be provided by the school.
Friday, 6/12: 9:50 AM - 11 AM Join us as we help John B. Sliney School kick off their summer reading program! Volunteer and read to students K - 4th grade students. All books will be provided by the school.