VOLUNTEER AT DELICIOUS ORCHARDS

CONTACT – MIKE DUNNE- 732-687-0029

You must be at least 13 years old to volunteer at Delicious Orchards. You must wear shoes which provide adequate support. No flip-flops are allowed.

  • Arrive at the back platform of Delicious Orchards between 5 and 5:15 PM any day of the week except Monday (they 349are closed on Monday).Volunteers are needed and appreciated every other evening of the week.
  • Students are not allowed on the back of the loading dock until a representative from the Barn arrives.
  • Parents should not drop off their children and leave. The ending time is variable and you must be present when the work ends.
  •  Our truck arrives usually before 5:30PM. Help our driver to unload empty crates. If you arrive before the truck does, the large empty crates located on the dock can be used to begin loading food. Please replace them with empty ones once the truck arrives.
  • Upon completion of loading and cleanup, present your sheet listing the date, time & place to our driver or other representative for signature.
  • Be sure to follow any direction our driver or representative will give you.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at BarnForThePoor@gmail.com


 

VOLUNTEER AT THE BARN

CONTACT – MARY FALVEY – 732-693-4994

“The Barn” is located at 49 Kanes Lane, Middletown, NJ 07748. Our building is in the back of the school bus parking lot and has a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the side of “The Barn”
       
DAY TIME FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION
       
Monday 6:30AM to Weekly Sort food for 7 stops
8:30AM
Tuesday 9:00AM to Weekly Pack bread into crates for NYC trip
10:00AM
Tuesday 5:00PM to Once a Month Drive to NYC to deliver 3 stops
  10:30PM   Passenger also needed
Wednesday 4:00PM to Weekly Pack food at barn
5:00PM
Wednesday 5:00PM to Weekly Ride to Delicious Orchards as passenger, pack food & return
7:00PM
Wednesday 5:00PM to Once a Month Driver & Passenger needed for Plainfield/Newark run
9:00PM
Thursday 7:00AM to Weekly Pack assorted food at Barn
8:00AM
Friday 6:30AM to Weekly Sort food for 3 stops
8:00AM
Friday 7:00PM to Weekly Assist with loading food for BKLYN & NYC
8:00PM
     
If you have any questions, you can contact us at BarnForThePoor@gmail.com
*updated 11/2019

 

VOLUNTEER AS A DRIVER

CONTACT – FRANCESCA LOCICERO – 732-539-4971

Drivers are usually asked to drive once a month. In order to qualify as a driver, you must have a good driving record. Our vehicles consist of a box truck and a pickup 347truck. You do not need a CDL license. A regular New Jersey license is sufficient. To qualify,

  • Send a copy of your Driver’s License along with your date of birth to BarnForThePoor@gmail.com
  • Within 2 weeks, you will receive an email notifying you whether you are accepted as a driver

Drivers are needed every day of the week.

  • Monday morning bread run
  • Tuesday evening NYC run
  • Wednesday evening Plainfield & Newark
  • Thursday morning bread run
  • Thursday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Friday morning Asbury Park run
  • Friday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Saturday morning Brooklyn
  • Saturday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Sunday evening Delicious Orchards

VOLUNTEER AS A PASSENGER

Passengers are needed every day of the week.

  • Monday morning bread run
  • Tuesday evening NYC run
  • Wednesday evening Plainfield & Newark
  • Thursday morning bread run
  • Thursday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Friday morning Asbury Park run
  • Friday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Saturday morning Brooklyn
  • Sunday evening Delicious Orchards

Send an email indicating your preference to BarnForThePoor@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration of offering your time and talents to the mission of The Barn.