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Show Up.
Serve a Meal.
Change a Life.
GWIM runs on the generosity of volunteers like you. Whether you can give an hour or a whole day, your time directly impacts the lives of your neighbors in Greater Waterbury.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ways You Can Help
GWIM programs depend on a dedicated team of volunteers. Our 52 member congregations rotate kitchen duty, and community members pitch in across every part of our operation.
Soup Kitchen
Help prepare and serve meals Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 1 PM. Assist with setup, food prep, serving, and cleanup. Weekend bag lunch prep also available.
Food Pantry
Sort and organize donations, pack grocery bags, assist families during distribution days (2nd and last Monday of each month), and help manage inventory.
Events & Fundraisers
Help at the Feed the Need Dinner, Hunger Walk, Shake the Can, Bowl-a-Thon, and 24 Hours on the Green. Setup, logistics, and day-of support.
Who Volunteers
Everyone Has Something to Give
GWIM welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Individuals, families, church groups, companies, students. There is a place for you.
- Individuals and families
- Churches, synagogues, and faith communities
- Local businesses and corporate teams
- Schools and student groups
- Civic organizations and nonprofits
No Experience Needed
Our 52 member congregations, churches, synagogues, and a mosque, have been rotating kitchen duty for decades. This interfaith tradition is the backbone of GWIM. Just a willingness to help is all it takes. No formal application. No background check. Our Executive Director meets every volunteer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Service Area
Serving Greater Waterbury
Open to neighbors from every corner of the region. No residency check, no forms to start.
Waterbury neighborhoods
Surrounding towns
Finding Us
Driving to 770 East Main St
770 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Easy to reach from every direction across the region.
GWIM Crisis Resource Directory
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