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

PUBLISHED: 21:19 EST, 2 November 2012 | UPDATED: 03:04 EST, 5 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

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

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

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

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Giving some money would be better - John , Edinburgh, 03/11/2012 20:30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giving their time is just as good and who says they haven't donated money besides the world isn't predicated on cash being altruistic with others without whipping out a wallet shows more integrity and character

- Thomas , Liverpool, 04/11/2012 02:41

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They didn't have to help, but the did. Just like everyone else. (hoping this doesnt sound like a bad comment)

- Deena , London, 04/11/2012 02:05

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John from Edinburgh - how do you KNOW he hasn't ALSO made a financial donation? Why must you put down an act of kindness? He's not some z-lister who needs the publicity - he's just helping out. Goodness me, grow up.

- DarklySparkly , Kingston, United Kingdom, 04/11/2012 01:16

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Giving some money would be better - John , Edinburgh, 03/11/2012 20:30--------------Correction: giving money would be easier. And, how do you know they didn't give their time AND money?

- Boosmum , Merseyside, 04/11/2012 01:07

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Things are so bad in New Jersey I still haven't been able to make any contact with my 2 brothers and their families there nor my son and his family. They were not directly on the Jersey Shore sandbar which was hardest hit. Their towns are 3-4 miles from the water line, but the total overall devastation to infrastructure, with downed power lines, trees still blocking many roads, cars swept around by ocean surge which block roads, power outages means no pumped water or sewage. Add the misery of food and gasoline shortages due to blocked roads and anarchy has erupted in many places in NJ and on Long Island. Low life scum looters add to the misery and destroyed many small biz which may never recover. Biggest problem is totally inept politicians who create more problems than they solve. They all should be forced out on the streets physically cleaning up the mess they created due to canceled infrastructure improvements, like seawalls. FEMA is a complete disaster, IMHO

- pietschka liika , scania, Denmark, 04/11/2012 01:06

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This is so lovely to see and shows that amongst the mega elite that there is still genuine altruism! Unlike some of his celebrity counter parts Ben Stiller took the time to be proactive and get involved he should be commended for this. Unlike Russell Crowe who took to Twitter to gush about a star-studded scene at Cipriani that he attended during SANDY with Leo, Beyonce, Dita et al. The world needs us all who are fiscally in a position to be more involved and help....note to Crowe et al, here is hoping that any money made from your halloween party during Sandy goes to charity...other wise hang your head in shame as STILLER has shown you all what a true humanitarian should be!!

- My life is great , Im truly blessed...at work UK, United Kingdom, 03/11/2012 23:39

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I am not surprised at Ben Stiller's activities. His parents have always been very down to earth and normal people and they brought him up the right way.

- Ktkat1949 , Victoria BC Canada, 03/11/2012 23:10

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Why can't they donate some of their millions you ask. How do you know that they haven't donated money as well as their time? It would be rather crass of them to shout from the rooftops that they donated money. At least they're doing something!

- Bridget , Manchester, UK, 03/11/2012 22:26

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I take it all back New Yorkers helping New Yorkers . I have to respect that maybe there are some good guys and gals left who do there 9 to 5 in Hollywood .. Ben for VP even if things go bad at least he could make you laugh and hand out pancakes .

- liverpool1 , Liverpool, 03/11/2012 21:48

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Fair play

- frin , hants, 03/11/2012 21:41

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