Community Dining Room

On Sunday, December 14th, we are looking for volunteers to help us wrap gifts for kids in need. We are getting tons of donations of presents and will need nimble fingers to help us wrap. We will supply all of the wrapping material (although donations are always welcome) All volunteers must participate in our Volunteer Orientation before participating

We are looking for volunteers to help sell lumineer kits for the 2025 Harbor Lights in Branford! From 9AM-12PM on Saturdays and Sundays from November 13th until December 14th we need two volunteers to help sell the kits. Volunteers must participate in our Orientation before getting started!

Every Thursday from 3-5PM we run a cooking club! This group helps make and package meals for our Homebound Delivery Program and Weekend Meals for Seniors. We have a huge need for more meals! Volunteers must attend Orientation before getting started

Every other Saturday at the East Haven High School cafe we will be serving breakfast from 9-10:00AM for families. We are looking for volunteers to help prep, cook and serve from 8AM-10:00AM every other Saturady morning starting September 13th for our new program! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Community Dinners on the Green is the highlight of our Summer programming. Reaching hundreds of families in our community with free food, games and crafts for kids! Each day has a different theme and food from a local restaurant. Volunteers will help by unloading the van, setting up tables and food, providing food service, making crafts and popcorn, cleaning up, and loading the van. Tuesdays in Branford on the Blackstone Library lawn and Wednesdays on the East Haven Green, both from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Our Homebound Delivery service brings meals to participants every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11AM-12PM in Branford and North Branford! The packer will put the correct number of fruit, dessert, bread and frozen meals into each drivers box. Numbers are provided for you! Simple task with a big impact! We are currently search for packers on both Mondays and Wednesdays! 9:30AM-11:30AM. *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal!Dishwasher will arrive around 9:30AM and help run dishwasher, man 3-bay sink and help take out compost, recycling and garbage. Volunteering until about 1:30PM to help clean up after the meal.*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Every Wednesday Senior Center in East Haven we host a Family Night meal dedicated to families with kids to enjoy a free meal and kid friendly crafts from 5-6:30PM. Volunteers can help set up, serve, clean or do crafts from 3:45PM-7PM. With more additions coming in 2025! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal!Volunteers can help prep, cook, and serve for our daily meal. Arriving at 9:30AM and staying until 1:30PM to clean up after service. Weekly commitments and substitutes needed!*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal! Volunteers can help prep, cook, and serve for our daily meal. Arriving at 8:30AM and staying until 1:30PM to clean up after service. Weekly commitments and substitutes needed! Looking for a weekly volunteer on Fridays! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Local stores such as Branford Stop & Shop, Big Y and Guilford Bishops donate food weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays! These procurements help fuel our kitchen and are a reliable staple for our organization. Volunteers can pick up one of our weekly donations between 9AM-10:30AM and drop off at the CDR before 11AM. Weekly commitments and substitutes needed! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Our Homebound Delivery service brings meals to participants every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11AM-12PM in Branford and North Branford! Volunteers can help deliver a pre-determined weekly route in Branford or North Branford. Routes vary between 3-7 stops and physical hand-off to participants required! Weekly commitments and substitutes needed! We are in search of a weekly Monday driver for route 3 in Branford! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*