About
Backpacks For The Street is an “essential service” throughout NYC and its boroughs bringing backpacks with food, toiletries and necessities, as well as sleeping bags, sneakers, clothing, solar chargers, socks, etc … to the unsheltered.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers of Backpacks For The Street pack items like first aid kits, water, socks, toothpaste and snacks into colorful backpacks and distribute them to the homeless people of New York City.
With teams of volunteers, BFTS has helped more than 30,000 unsheltered individuals by providing food and life saving services throughout the COVID pandemic.
If you have any questions, email us at volunteer@bfts.org.
Note: As of June 2021, you must be vaccinated (and show proof of vaccination) before volunteering. This is for everyone’s safety.
