2026 Events
Raffle Night Fundraiser for Communities in Need
Wednesday, July 15th 2026
Blue Haven Sports Downtown
108 W. Houston St, New York, NY 10012
The summer intern team put together a fun night of prizes
including Jellycats, AirPods, Spyscape, free drinks, and even a
dance class!
Monday, August 3rd 2026
POTS (Part of the Solution)
2759 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
Our Sunshine Summer Interns collaborated with POTS, a nonprofit organization battling hunger through immediate supplies and long-term solutions, to both pack and distribute goods to people in the Bronx. After over 100 bags, we were so eager to see people receive what they need.
As we close our summer season with our interns, we really want to give a huge thanks to our interns and express our gratitude for their help, initiative, and determination as we continue fighting poverty. Hooray for another impactful distribution!
Thursday, June 4th 2026
Fordham University Manhattan Campus
113 W. 60th St New York, NY 10023
Sunshine Summer Interns gather on Fordham University's campus
to assemble packs full of boxed snacks, water and food items in
preparation for the next giving opportunity.
Sunshine Bag Packing at
Fordham University!
Food Bag Packing & Distribution with POTS
Food Bag Packing & Donation with St. Joe's Soup Kitchen
Saturday, August 1st 2026
St. Joe's Soup Kitchen
12 W. 12th St New York, NY 10011
100+ food bags packed and distributed at St. Joe's Soup Kitchen!
Big thanks to our summer interns and volunteers for making it
happen!
Street Food Donation with Interfaith Assembly on Housing & Homelessness
Sunshine Action volunteers took to the NYC streets to support the unhoused and jobless alongside IAHH NGO's hot food event. Warm socks and toiletry bags were donated by Sunshine Action as many lined the sidewalk with gratitude.
Food Bag Packing & Donation with Columbia University Student Volunteers
Food Donations and Baby supplies were packed and distributed with student volunteers from Columbia University. Diaper and food donations were generously donated by Wells Fargo Bank for Maya's Place and Victory House centers in the Bronx. Both are part of The Children's Village, who are supporting single moms and young teens.
Bronx, NY
In front of St Francis De Assisi Church
135 W. 31st Street New York, NY 10001
Thursday, February 12th 2026
Friday, February 20th 2026
Food Donation at Mother Teresa's Misionary Center
Sunday, February 8th 2026
Mother Teresa's Missionary Center
Bogota, Colombia
This donation was supported by private donors in Colombia during a touring trip by the US Chapter leader. The nuns continue to serve the poorest of the poor in all 150+ global centers. Sunshine Action volunteers are encouraged to spread the "sunshine" during any travel plans around the globe!
Food Bag Packing & Donation with NYU Stern's Net Impact Club
Friday, March 6th 2026
Siena House Center
85 W 168th St, Bronx, NY 10452
Thank you to NYU Stern's Net Impact Club members for packing food bags to support our donation to Siena House Center in the Bronx, NY. Program Director Edward Beglane at Siena House appreciated the food and diapers, which will benefit their 27 women residents, some of whom are pregnant or have children seeking safety and support.
Food Bag Packing & Donation with Downtown Kids Office (Tribeca)
Monday, March 26th 2026
H.E.L.P Brownsville Women's Center
357 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233
We are very grateful to our private donors who supplied toiletries, feminine hygiene products and clothing to 66 women at the H.E.L.P Brownsville Women's Center in Brooklyn. The packing was generously hosted at the Downtown Kids Office in Tribeca with kindhearted first-time volunteers. We hope the supplies help the women in their transition to new permanent homes and new jobs!
Street Food Donation with Interfaith Assembly on Housing & Homelessness
Thursday, May 28th 2026
In front of St Francis De Assisi Church
135 W. 31st Street New York, NY 10001
In partnership with IAHH, more new team members and summer interns come together to support those who are unhoused and in need of food. Starting off strong with the Summer Intern Team!
Maya's Place, Victory House Centers
