Food Bank Disaster Relief Opportunities!

NEW: Emergency Disaster Relief and Holiday Opportunities Food Bank For New York City to: nll 12/07/2012 06:28 PM Hide Details From: Food Bank For New York City <volunteer@foodbanknyc.org> To: nll@berkeleycollege.edu, Please respond to Food Bank For New York City <volunteer@foodbanknyc.org> History: This message has been forwarded.

Our relief efforts are making a huge difference to hurricane victims, but with the holidays fast approaching there is still much more to do!  Our newest Sandy Relief programs are coming up fast, our holiday programs are in full swing, and our ongoing programs continue to reach thousands of hunger victims throughout the city each day.   *NEW* Emergency Disaster Relief for Schools Affected by Sandy The Food Bank is mobilizing volunteers to help with an urgent NEW program for direct-service disaster relief!  Our Emergency Disaster Relief Mobile School Pantries will be providing food and provisions at public schools that were directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  30 volunteers are needed at each site.  Sign up HERE to help out! Monday December 10 Red Hook Tuesday December 11 Coney Island Wednesday December 19 Far Rockaway Wednesday December 19 Central Brooklyn Wednesday December 19 Far Rockaway *NEW* Bag-Lunch Prep for Disaster Victims We also have a new food preparation opportunity!  Help make sandwiches and pack lunch bags to be distributed to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Lunches will be distributed just before Christmas to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy in Bay Ridge, Far Rockaway and Coney Island.  25 volunteers are needed for this one-time opportunity.  Sign up HERE! Ongoing Relief Opportunities We are also continuing to provide our ongoing programs, delivering thousands of meals to hungry New Yorkers every day: Repack in the Bronx Dinner Preparation in Harlem Dinner Service in Harlem Shop and Stock in Harlem You can always login to our comprehensive volunteer portal to view available projects  or register officially if you haven't done so already.  And feel free to browse our calendar - we are adding new opportunities every day!     As always, THANK YOU for your commitment to helping us work to end hunger in NYC! Kind regards, Volunteer Relations Team Food Bank For New York City P.S.  You can stay up to date on our work by following Food Bank For New York City on Facebook and Twitter. Please also consider supporting our relief efforts by making a gift today, so we can continue providing emergency food and water to New Yorkers in some of the hardest hit neighborhoods.

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Holiday Helpers at Sanctuary for Families

Help families in need this holiday season!

We will be wrapping and organizing gifts for the Adopt-a-Family Program. 

December 5, 6, and 7th
Alternative Winter Break December 17-21st (First week of Break!)

Morning and Afternoon Shifts Available (10-1 and 2-5)

Come volunteer at Sanctuary for Families to help wrap, organize, and distribute gifts for the Adopt-a-Family Program.

Team Captains Needed!

Email NLL@berkeleycollege.edu to register!

Berkeley Cares Community Service Fair

Join us at the Fall 2012 Berkeley Cares Community Service Fair on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. 

The fair will take place at the following address:
Berkeley College
The Student Activity Center (SAC)
3 East 43rd Street, LL
New York, NY 10017

This event will feature a variety of non-profit and community service organizations from the greater NYC area.  The goal of this fair is to  help students to become familiar with the volunteer opportunities available in our area and to learn more about the great work of the participating organizations in our community. I hope you can join us!

Current attendees include:

• Junior Achievement of New York, Inc.
• Services for the Underserved
• Dress for Success
• Harlem RBI
• inMotion, Inc.

During the fair, we will also be hosting a Holiday Mail for Heroes event and  invite all attendees to make a card for our military heroes, to be distributed by the American Red Cross. Also ongoing are the NY Cares Coat Drive and a food and toiletries drive for those affected by Superstorm Sandy.

To learn more about Berkeley Cares and our recent and upcoming volunteer efforts in NYC, please feel free to visit our page at www.facebook.com/BerkeleyCares.

Questions?

Nicole Turnbull | Director, Multicultural and Community Affairs
The Office of Student Development & Campus Life at Berkeley College
p. 212-986-4343 x 4214 |NLL@BerkeleyCollege.edu

More Sandy Relief Info!

Hurricane Sandy Support South Jersey
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Sandy-Support-Page-South-Jersey/368054626611311

All For Good
http://www.allforgood.org/

NJ Hurricane Relief Fund
http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20121103c.html

Staten Island
The most needed items for donation right now are cleaning supplies, garbage bags, and volunteers willing to serve in "cleaning teams" at damaged homes. Some other much needed items include:
Heavy Duty Brooms & Rakes
Work & Latex Gloves
Face Masks
Tarps
Plastic Storage Bins with Tops
Large Nylon Bags
Battery-Operated Lanterns
Packing Supplies
Bleach
Plastic tables, plastic chairs and plastic sheeting are needed as residents attempt to sort out and salvage water-soaked personal possessions.
These items may be dropped off to responders at: Mt. Loretto (6581 Hylan Blvd.)Miller Field (the entrance at Mill Rd. & New Dorp Ln.)

http://statenislandusa.com

Superstorm Sandy Relief Efforts

Dear Berkeley Community,

In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, we can reflect on the personal hardships that many of us have endured and reach out to those that are still in need.

Berkeley College has put forth a college-wide relief effort through Berkeley Cares to support the Food Banks in New Jersey and New York that support Newark, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Hoboken, Downtown NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and other areas that experienced fatalities and loss of homes. This effort involves the collection of food and toiletries at each one of our campus locations.  For collection locations and list of items needed, please see below.

For those of you that are looking to make a monetary donation, we have set up a donation link to:

· American Red Cross  -  http://american.redcross.org/berkeleycollege-emp
· Foodbank of NYC - http://help.foodbanknyc.org/site/TR?fr_id=1370&pg=personal&px=1349578
· Food Bank of New Jersey -  https://community.njfoodbank.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=506
· Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County – http://www.foodbankmoc.org/

Please see an additional list of organizations below that are providing relief to those affected by the storm and if you would like to include any other organizations please send the name of the organization and the link to Corina Slackman, cas@berkeleycollege.edu. 
 
Your contributions to those affected are greatly appreciated.
Cordially,
Dario A. Cortes, PhD
President

Berkeley Cares Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
In an effort to support those affected by this devastating storm, Berkeley College has put forth a college-wide relief effort through Berkeley Cares to support the American Red Cross and Food Banks in New Jersey and New York that support the locations that were affected by the storm. This effort involves the collection of food and toiletries at each one of our campus locations.  

Specific non-perishable food and toiletries needed include:

• Canned Tuna
• Peanut Butter in PLASTIC Jars (no glass)
• Jelly PLASTIC Jars (no glass)
• Granola Bars
• Canned Fruits
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Soup
• Shelf Stable Milk
• Cereal
• Pasta
• Diapers
• Baby Food
• Toiletries
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant

Donation Locations

• Woodland Park – Building #3 Reception Area
• Woodbridge -Main lobby and main level hallway by Advisement
• Newark- Student Center and Library Bookstore Area
• Paramus – Student Center
• Online – Associate Lounge
• NYC - Student Activity Center at 43rd street (SAC) and Lobbies of 41st street and William Street
• Brooklyn – Student Activity Center
• White Plains – Main Lobby and 3rd Floor Landing

Online Donations
For those of you that are looking to make a monetary donation please see the links below:
Food Bank for NYC Virtual Food Bank Link
http://help.foodbanknyc.org/site/TR?fr_id=1370&pg=personal&px=1349578

Food Bank of New Jersey
https://community.njfoodbank.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=506

Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County
http://www.foodbankmoc.org/

American Red Cross
http://american.redcross.org/berkeleycollege-emp 

Below are some additional organizations that are providing relief:

· Corporation for National and Community Service - Corporation for National and Community Service
· Habitat for Humanity of Newark - http://habitatnewark.org/
· Hoboken Shelter- www.hobokenshelter.org
· Humane Society - www.humanesociety.org /
· Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund - Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
· Meals-on-Wheels NYC – www.citymeals.org
· North Shore Animal League - www.animalleague.org/
· NYCares - www.newyorkcares.org/
· NY Rescue Mission - nycrescue.org/
· Salvation Army - www.salvationarmyusa.org/
· Salvation Army NJ - http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_nj.nsf/
· United Way - https://donate.unitedwaynyc.org/page/contribute/uwsandyrecovery
· Volunteer Center of Bergen County - http://www.bergenvolunteers.org/And if you or a loved one needs assistance after the storm, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/.

 
   Please let us know if there are any additional organizations that should be added to the list by sending the name and link to Corina Slackman,  cas@berkeleycollege.edu.

NYC: Hurricane Sandy Relief

SDCL is in the process of coordinating volunteer opportunities across New York City. If you are interested in volunteering please contact The Office of Student Development & Campus Life to add your name to the database. You will be contacted as opportunities arise.

All opportunities will be posted at www.facebook.com/BerkeleyCares/Events

Contacts:
Victoria Pryor, Director of SDCL
212-986-4343 x4213
VGR@berkeleycollege.eud

Nicole Turnbull, Coordinator, SDCL
212-986-4343 x4214
NLL@berkeleycollege.edu

Tweet: #BerkeleyCares and @BerkeleyCollege

NY Cares Coat Drive at Berkeley College NYC

 Thousands of New Yorkers will be forced to make a choice this winter between buying a warm coat and putting food on the table, heating their homes, or meeting other basic survival needs. That’s why for the last 23 years, New York Cares has collected new and gently used winter coats each holiday season and distributed them to thousands of men, women, and children who would otherwise go cold.

DONATE:

The Student Activity Center
3 E. 43rd Street, Lower Level
New York, NY 10017
Contact: Nicole Turnbull
Student Dev. & Campus Life
NLL@BerkeleyCollege.edu
212-986-4343x4214
@NicoleCTurnbull
#BerkeleyCares

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