Soup Kitchen volunteers come from across central New Jersey to give of their time and energy to make a difference. There are many ways to get involved and lend a helping hand.

Each meal requires 10-12 volunteers to help cook, set up, serve and clean-up. Both groups and individuals can sign up to help. Click here to view our volunteer needs and sign up online.

Groups may contact our Volunteer and Donations Coordinator at (732) 545-9002 ext. 117 to sign up. We can accommodate groups of 5-12 with advance notice. We can enlist the support of 12-20 people during the same shift if we can split your group between the Soup Kitchen, Clothesline and Better World Café. Groups larger than 20 are only scheduled twice a year for Fall and "Spring Cleaning". We suggest you contact us 6-8 weeks prior to schedule a shift.

If you have any difficulties signing up online, please contact the office at (732) 545-9002 ext. 117 or info@elijahspromise.net. Click here to review our Volunteer Manual prior to your scheduled shift.

Volunteer Tips

~Please be on time. If you are unable to be here for your scheduled volunteer time, please cancel on-line immediately or call a staff member.

~Wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. Bring a hat, all volunteers must wear hats and gloves when handling food (we supply gloves and hairnets). Please do not wear tank tops, sandals or shorts.

~When you arrive, check in with the staff person to secure your belongings and get your assignment.

~Please observe safe food handling guidelines when working in the kitchen. Please see volunteer manual.

~Please do not bring valuables with you. Lock up coats and belongings in lockers located in the dining room. Please bring your own locks-we do not provide them.

~Please do not give guests money, or give out your home address or telephone.

Donations

We always need donations of food and supplies. Click here to view the list of items we always need. You can drop off donations M-F from 9am to 11am or 1pm-3pm, or Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am-2:30pm.

We also need groups to make and donate sandwiches for our Bag Meal program which provides meals "to go" for folks who are working or otherwise unable to get here during meal times. Please note, healthier choices are appreciated. Please call for more details. Contact our Volunteer and Donations Coordinator at (732) 545-9002 ext.117 to schedule bag meals.