Our Nonprofit partners
We work with nonprofit organizations across the country that offer opportunities for kids ages 5 - 14.
Our key communities are Greater Boston, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Florida, and Northern Virginia.
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Food Link
Rose Freudberg , Volunteer Program Associate
630 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
rfreudberg@foodlinkma.org
781-971-1868
About
Food Link is a community organization that rescues fresh food, alleviates hunger, and contributes to environmental sustainability.
Food Link collects high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread and prepared foods that would otherwise be wasted from 24 local grocery and prepared food stores. We deliver the nutritious food to over 42 social service agencies serving people in need, including after school programs, programs for at-risk youth, low income housing facilities, homeless shelters, food pantries, and senior centers. Food Link is based in Arlington, MA and serves 18 communities throughout Greater Boston, from South Boston to Lawrence. It operates 363 days a year, and is powered by 200 volunteers.
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Service Opportunities
Got Bags? We need them!
30 - 60-Minutes
Bundle and drop off the standard size grocery paper bags with handles (no rips or stains).
Collect & Deliver Food
1 - 2 hrs
Food Link needs ongoing help from volunteers to collect and distribute donated food. Volunteers generally work in groups to collect food from grocery stores, sort the food, and then deliver it to ...
Help Out at the Hub
1 - 2 hrs
Can't do an ongoing volunteer commitment? Want to volunteer with friends or with a group? Come work at the Food Link Hub, to help us with daily operating tasks.Â
Educational Activities
Create the Change® partners with nonprofit organizations that we believe offer age-appropriate service opportunities for youth and families. All of our partners sign a collaboration agreement promising to provide age-appropriate activities in a safe environment.
Create the Change® does not run, host, or facilitate the service opportunities seen here, nor are we responsible in any way for the management (financial or otherwise) of the organizations we feature.
Always be sure to do your own research on the nonprofit organization and service opportunities available to make sure it's a good fit for you before getting started. You may find the organization's contact information on their profiles.