“MHFN’s message really spoke to me, and I was really excited to be able to help in any way I can, even from many states away. The people here are so passionate about helping, it’s really something to witness.”

• Andrew Schenkus, Loyola University Chicago

“I love being an intern because it allows me to get out of my comfort zone and to work with new people! Being a student means I mainly ever get to collaborate with my classmates, so working with so many new skilled people is very exciting. Also, I love the cause - my family is from New York City, so it hits close to home.”

• Treasure McCorkle, Stevenson University

“Interning at MHFN has given me a super nuanced crash course in modern workplace software! I’m super grateful to be gaining experience with HubSpot, Monday.com, Airtable, Canva, and other services. This experience has been super valuable, and I love that we’re always working towards the good cause of increasing access to healthy food!“

• Isabelle Richer, Fordham University

“I love being an intern at Mott Haven Fridge because I get to actively participate in bringing food to people who need it the most. Nothing is more rewarding than knowing your work is helping others, and, being able to film and promote our work online only helps us grow!”

• Charlie Reynolds, Brunswick School

“Being a design intern with Mott Haven Fridge helps me develop my design skills even further in a fun, professional way, helping me make great connections with other designers. Lastly about being an intern at MHFN, is that it taught me how to use my design work to help an organization continue to further their mission.”

• Gonzo Naranjo, Christian Brothers University

“I love being an intern at MHFN. I am gaining invaluable experience in Graphic Design in the real world. This internship has increased my time management skills and strengthened my brainstorming process. Additionally, I am proud to use my skills to help a nonprofit that prioritizes communicating with community leaders to feed those in need.”

• Savannah Haley, James Madison University

“I love being an intern at Mott Haven Fridge because it allows me to really connect with people who are committed in fighting food insecurity. It opens your eyes to the community as a whole through efforts that are bigger than any individual. It helps meeting friendly faces who are more than willing to be a part of this cause!”

• Keegan Roeder, Fordham University

“Interning at Mott Haven Fridge gave me an opportunity to take steps to stand up against hunger in New York City through by using new technical tools. Through my internship, I was able to apply logical thinking that I learned in class to build technology for an organization with a mission that I believe in. I love that I share every day with people who are inspiring and highly motivated to be change-makers!”

• Marie Fadeyeva, Columbia University

“I love being on a team of talented creators who help me grow. I love that this will help me with future work experiences. I love being able to make mistakes and have others help me rather than criticize.”

• Justin Choi, University of Michigan

“Being an intern with Mott Haven Fridge is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience while giving back to my community. One of my favorite parts about this internship has been knowing that my time spent working contributes positively to this world during a time when that is so essential. I’ve learned an immense amount about what goes into running a nonprofit, and I hope to carry this knowledge into all my future endeavors. Join us in the fight against hunger!”

• Sarah Tobias, Fordham University

“I love working with Mott Haven Fridge because of how connected I get to be with my community. From faithful volunteers to community partners and beyond, I love getting to see the hands and faces that combat food insecurity within my own neighborhood and borough as a whole! Nothing gets me through a long work day more than knowing my efforts are making a difference towards food access in NYC!”

• Francesca Rizzo, Fordham University

“I love being an intern at MHFN, as creating graphics that I know serve a great purpose is inspiring. Seeing the mission and goals of MHFN helps to inspire me as a creative through observing how much of an impact people can have on their community when they combine their efforts together. Working alongside other interns and receiving regular feedback also makes the internship experience enjoyable, as each person can bounce ideas off the others, receive feedback, and result in the best outcomes for deliverables!”

• Cameron Anderson, Liberty University

“Interning at MHFN is a fantastic opportunity to cultivate my technical skills in a real-world environment. I love learning about the capabilities of low-code and no-code tools while collaborating with other motivated interns. I’m glad I have the opportunity to develop my skills in an organization with such a community-oriented mindset and commitment to do good!”

• Henry Greenhut, Horace Mann HS

“Being a design intern at MHFN has helped me develop and enhance my design skills through a creative environment in a fun and professional way. Being an intern has helped me make great connections with other designers and continuously learn more about myself while also gathering new skills. Lastly, working with MHFN has taught me how to better organize, communicate, and design my work to better help the company continue to further their mission.”

• Ashley Harding, Union College

Being an intern at MHF has taught me how to incorporate the values of a community into designs that represent a broad range of members within the community. Working with the MHFN team has also given me a new appreciation for brainstorming sessions and the unique ideas that flourish when combining the intuition of other team members with my own.

• Anthony Squillacioti, University of Maryland