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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 March volunteers of the month: The Rotary Club of the Stoningtons, led by President Marti Bradshaw and President-elect Donna Scherer. This group began their service in March 2020 when COVID shut down one of their other food related volunteer activities.They now volunteer at the Meal Center's evening meal on the second Monday of each month. Marti and Donna also volunteer on other days during the month. When the Rotary group (composed of members from North Stonington and Stonington) volunteers, they usually have a group of 5-7 volunteers and often include Stonington High School students. Regular volunteers include Margaret and Peter Victoria, who were busy in the kitchen making salad. Marti believes that Rotary is all about service and that was evident in her enthusiasm and joy in serving at the Meal Center. We are grateful for Marti, Donna, Margaret, Peter and all the Stoningtons Rotary volunteers! Thank you for commitment to feeding the hungry in our community.
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.
