VolunteerFest

Nov 20 - 21, 2026 - 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Upcoming
Kids run through a paper banner with confetti at volunteerfest

Join hundreds of volunteers for our annual two-day "volunteerathon" as we pack and distribute healthy food in preparation for the holiday season. With collective volunteering, entertainment, and snacks, this is an activity for the entire family or team.

Highlights from last year's event:

  • Free coffee, breakfast, lunch, and treats
  • Free limited-edition t-shirts
  • Dance performances
  • Music performances
  • Confetti cannons

Bring your crew

To register, choose the option that's right for you:

Donate

Review the amounts below, then make a contribution today and reserve your slot.

Fundraise

Create a personal fundraising page and rally friends, family, and coworkers to support WSCAH. Set the fundraising goal to match the registration amount, and your volunteer slot is secured.

Family Crew - $1,000.00

  • Select a shift for four volunteers
  • Get recognition in select event materials

Community Crew - $2,500.00

  • Select a shift for six volunteers
  • Get recognition in select event materials

Power Crew - $5,000.00

  • Select a shift for up to 10 volunteers
  • Get recognition in select event materials
  • Be named on our website and social media
  • Name or logo recognition on VolunteerFest t-shirts (if you sign up by Nov 14)
  • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways

Impact Crew - $7,500.00

  • Select a shift for up to 15 volunteers
  • Get recognition in select event materials
  • Be named on our website and social media
  • Name or logo recognition on VolunteerFest t-shirts (if you sign up by Nov 14)
  • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways

Champion Crew - $10,000.00

  • Select a shift for up to 20 volunteers
  • Premier name or logo recognition in all printed and electronic event materials
  • Be named on our website, social media, and email marketing
  • Name or logo recognition on VolunteerFest t-shirts (if you sign up by Nov 14)
  • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways

VolunteerFest Shifts

Friday, November 20

All shifts take place at the WSCAH Food Pantry at 263 W 86th St unless otherwise specified

  • Set-up (lifting boxes and setting up tables, outdoors)
    • 7:00 am - 9:00 am | Ages 16+ | 4 slots
  • Food Distribution (distribute food bags directly to our customers, outdoors)
    • 8:45 am - 11:00 am | Ages 18+ | 12 slots
    • 10:45 am - 1:00 pm | Ages 18+ | 12 slots
  • Pack Food (put food into bags for our customers, indoors)
    • 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Ages 6+ | 20 slots (WSCAH Warehouse at 549 W 180th St)
    • 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Ages 6+ | 20 slots (WSCAH Warehouse at 549 W 180th St)
    • 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Family Friendly | Ages 6+ | 14 slots

Saturday, November 21

  • Turkey and pork distribution to customers (outdoors)
    • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ages 18+
  • Pack Food (put food into bags for our customers, indoors)
    • 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Family Friendly | Ages 6+

WSCAH can also accept sponsorship donations by check and wire transfer. For more information, please contact [email protected].