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- Registration for the food package takes place at the beginning of
the month. Food is distributed on Saturday near the end of the month.
Specific dates and times will be given when you register for the program.
SHARE New York - Self Help And Resource Exchange
Share New York is a private not-for-profit organization joining thousands
of families together each month to volunteer in their communities and
save over 60% on food bills. The program offers approximately $30 worth
of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and staples in exchange for $14 or
$15 on cash or food stamps, and two hours of volunteer service.
SHARE builds communities, celebrates diversity, and promotes human
dignity through community service. SHARE is a catalyst for individual
growth and systematic change. SHARE collaborates and forms partnerships
with other organization, agencies and groups whose values are compatible
with ours. We recognize that the outcome of our combined efforts will
exceed our individual contributions.
- Unlike other programs, SHARE is open to anyone. "If you eat,
you qualify." SHARE serves over 13,000 families per month
- Participants are required to contribute 2 hours of volunteer service
per food package. This can include helping at the SHARE warehouse during
bagging week, Helping at the monthly distribution, or doing a variety
of things in your community.
Deborah A. McCaffity, Executive Director
Allen A.M.E. Neighborhood Preservation and Development Corporation
114-02 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434
Phone: (718) 658-6660 Fax: (718) 658-0457