Upper Valley MEND

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

Hensel Phelps, a construction company working on a project in Malaga, gathered two truck loads of goods to deliver to the Community Cupboard in the wake of the December storm. Read more here: https://www.uvmend.org/news/construction-company-employees-donate-1692-pounds-of-food-etc-for-storm-relief

05/22/2026

In early May, Beacon Development Group made MEND part of their work retreat by gathering and organizing items to donate to the Community Cupboard. Overall, their team donated 528 pounds of food and other essentials. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to helping the Upper Valley community!

"We develop affordable housing around the state, but we are especially thrilled to get out from behind our desks and connect with UVM and your community in a more direct and tangible way," said Beacon Vice President Brian Lloyd. "Thank you for letting us be a part of your collective effort."

"Beacon Development Group is humbled to support Upper Valley MEND, not only through volunteering but also through our shared belief in equitable access to affordable housing and food security," says Beacon Vice President Cindy Proctor. "Organizations like Upper Valley MEND are the heart and soul of rural communities, and we deeply appreciate the important work you do to support those who are most vulnerable. Thank you for inspiring us through your service!"

05/21/2026

It's Farmers Market season! We're looking for volunteer gleaning leads to pick up extra produce at the end of each Leavenworth Farmers Market, including this Saturday, May 23!

The shift is roughly 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Saturdays during market season. No need to sign up for all of them, but if you're regularly available that helps with the gleaning coordinator with scheduling. Gleaners must have their own vehicle and be able to lift 30-40 pounds.

If you're interested, sign up for a one of the shifts on the website and MEND's Gleaning Coordinator, Orlando Pacheco Vazquez, will be in touch.

Sign up here: https://www.uvmend.org/events

05/20/2026

Friendly reminder that we've got a couple one-time sign-up volunteering opportunities available. More info below.

Van Unloading
Help us unload the van and stock up the Cupboard! We're looking for volunteers to help unload and organize food deliveries from 9:45am to 10:45 am on the first and fourth Tuesdays of each month. These shifts are low commitment. You can come once or regularly, whatever works for you! Please come prepared to lift up to 40lbs on your own or with a partner.

Back of House
Just sign up for the shifts that work for your schedule. Shifts are 1.5 hours and include repackaging bulk foods and diapers, organizing storage shelves, stocking the food pantry, sorting through donations, and helping keep the space clean. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Already signed up as a MEND volunteer? See the available shifts and sign up here: https://www.uvmend.org/events

New to MEND? Fill out our volunteer form and choose "Community Cupboard" as at least one of your interests. All volunteers must complete background checks. https://www.uvmend.org/volunteer