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Join us
There are many ways you can help.
If you want to work behind the scenes, for example in our administrative office please contact us to discuss opportunities. We are especially interested in volunteers who have skills such as document organizing, graphic design, inventory control or other work a small organization like the NLCMC needs help with. If this sounds like you, please reach out and share your interest with us.
Of course we have a need for ongoing volunteers for our meal service. These jobs also afford a chance to work with the the kitchen "team" and the public. A little bit more detail as follows:
This includes for example, turning donations of fresh vegetables into part of a meal, buttering bread for a dinner side, or portioning out desserts.
Help us get meals out the door to individuals, families and partner organizations
An essential part of every meal served
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We would love to hear from you!
Thank You!
Meet our January volunteer of the month: Jim McCabe. Jim began volunteering at the Meal Center in 2021 when he retired from Electric Boat. He began filling in at the holidays when there was a shortage of volunteers in the kitchen. Jim then became part of 3 monthly groups that serve the dinner meal. In addition to his regular shifts, Jim is the go-to person when a group is short of volunteers. He especially enjoys the variety of working with different groups. His main reason for volunteering at the Meal Center is his love of the community of staff, volunteers and patrons. He can make a difference in the community and meet a lot of people with whom he shares a common humanity. Jim is a great believer in the growth and mission of the Meal Center and hopes to inspire others to volunteer their time. Thank you, Jim, for your kindness and dedication to the hungry in the New London area.
From Our volunteers
I volunteer because the people that come to the meal center are having rough times, and it can happen to anyone. I feel it is important to help people who are less fortunate, and it is really important to treat people with dignity. We are not just feeding them. I get the satisfaction of knowing I am helping people.
I volunteer because I can. I had a life and a career where I was fortunate to do well. Now that I am retired I want to spend my time giving a step up in the simple form of a meal to someone who did not have all the advantages I have had in my life.
I volunteer because it is a way of giving back to all people who helped me throughout the course of my life. I do it to give back, to pay it forward. Also, I do get personal fulfillment that is wonderful. I feel good about volunteering.
