Ben Stiller doles out pancakes at New York shelter... as Alec Baldwin comforts students left homeless by Superstorm Sandy

By Hayley Coyle

PUBLISHED: 21:19 EST, 2 November 2012 | UPDATED: 05:15 EST, 3 November 2012

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Ben Stiller took time out from his busy showbiz lifestyle to help Superstorm Sandy victims.

The Zoolander star was snapped feeding the hungry at a shelter in Brooklyn on Friday and seemed somewhat sheepish to be found out.

Stiller, dressed in a neon reflective volunteer jacket, was serving up pancakes, bacon and eggs to the hungry New Yorkers who had lost their homes or had no power after Sandy ripped through the city. 

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Helping out: Ben Stiller volunteered at a shelter in Brooklyn in New York to feed victims of Superstorm Sandy

Helping out: Ben Stiller volunteered at a shelter in Brooklyn in New York to feed victims of Superstorm Sandy

The 46-year-old actor gave an almost resigned wave with a gloved hand as someone in the line snapped a photo of him.

Stiller lives in New York with his wife actress Christine Taylor and their two children, Ella Olivia, 10, and Quinlin Dempsey, seven.

Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin visited New York University to raise the spirits of the hundreds of students who had to be evacuated from their dorms.

Surprise guest: Alec Baldwin gave a talk at a student centre for attendees of New York University

Surprise guest: Alec Baldwin gave a talk at a student centre for attendees of New York University

The students are currently sleeping in wall-to-wall cots at the main undergraduate activity building, the Kimmel Center, but were said to be 'thrilled at the unexpected guest.

The 30 Rock star apparently visited the students room by room and said: 'In my lifetime, this is like, unprecedented.'

Elsewhere, Bethenny Frankel has donated a whopping $50,000 to the Red Cross to help relief efforts.

Charitable: No doubt the youngsters were delighted at the presence of the celebrity guest during this tough time

Charitable: No doubt the youngsters were delighted at the presence of the celebrity guest during this tough time

VIDEO: President Obama encourages Americans to help in any way they can... 

 
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So many nasty, bitter and ungenerous remarks here, what goes on in your minds? This should just be taken for what it is; people trying to help other people. After 9/11, the Baldwins were working with the victims too, and I don't believe they do it for 'the publicity'; they don't have to! Compassion will save the human race, and there is evidence of it everywhere. So what if you're eating a take-away when you give a fiver to 'Children in Need', will that detract from the good the fiver will do? I think not, and I bet you miseries sneering at the celebrities' efforts didn't give a penny!

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great to see.

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I wonder how many people on here criticizing them actually do any charity work themselves??

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Don't like Alec Baldwin's politics, but the guy is always out in the community. East end or NYC. Gotta hand him that. That's pretty cool.

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Ben Stiller - top bloke!

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Two great legends! I hope there are more well-known people out there who are willing to help just as much as they are.

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When the massive Tsunami happened in Japan, some celebs donated money and some delivered food and water to the isolated area. Even then, people said they are only doing it because of the publicity but at least they are out there helping community. Everything little help and supports counts when natural disaster hit people like this I think.

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Celebrities living in New York have always been more down to earth then those in LA.

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At least they did something directly to help, unlike British celebrities who will sing, swim or do something like that and ask the poor people suffering to ring a number to donate whiles they have millions in their account.

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Good on them...it is great to see anybody volunteering, whether they are a celebrity or not.

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