Fight Food Insecurity at Heart of Compassion’s Food Distribution Event
Volunteer and be the Hands and Feet of Compassion. Heart of Compassion invites you and your friends to help them fight the war on hunger. Join them in making miracles happen and putting smiles on people's faces. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, volunteers assist with their food distribution, including registration, loading carts, loading vehicles, or traffic control.
Reorganize, Clean, and Tidy the Warehouse
Westside Food Bank's mission is to end hunger in our communities by providing access to free nutritious food through food acquisition and distribution, and by engaging the community and advocating for a strong food assistance network. We welcome individuals, families, corporate groups, religious organizations, school groups, and more to come to our warehouse and sort food for distribution to individuals and families in need in our community. We need people to help reorganize, clean, and tidy the warehouse/coolers and assist with order packing. Volunteers must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Volunteers must be 18+.and stay for a 3 hour shift.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Lunch Shift
Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you're helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves. Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal. Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be wearing a hairnet and gloves. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
Distribute Fresh Produce, Make Ready Made Meals, and Organize the Food Pantry for your Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown neighbors
Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality. We provide safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. This program helps to organize, sort and distribute produce and meals that are donated to the solar fridge and pantry. It may require to lift boxes up to 30lbs and will be taking place outside. Please bring comfortable clothing and a water bottle. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Volunteers 15+ are welcome.
Volunteer to Prep and Serve Meals at the Hollywood Food Coalition
The Hollywood Food Coalition provides a warm, nutritious meal along with access to basic daily needs, such as clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, and hygiene items, as well as assistance with housing placement and referrals since 1987. Volunteers are needed to both prepare and serve this takeaway meal. Must be at least 15 years old.
Help With Leading Horses during Lessons And Maintenance Around the Ranch
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it’s seeing a smile from an otherwise “non-responsive” child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children we serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestones—gifts that last a lifetime. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help us out, we’ve got you covered! Some important tasks we need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons,. Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening, General ranch work, Assisting with office work. Waiver will need to be signed. Ages 12 and over welcome.
Help Moms Watch Kids with Day Care
Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality. We provide safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. Childcare is a program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The program needs help with supporting daily activities, cleaning up, and assisting with supervising outdoor play times with a staff member. Masks are required at all times during volunteer service. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Volunteers 15+ are welcomed.
Help Moms with Evening Childcare
Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality. We provide safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. Assist the mothers of our programs with childcare while they attend meetings and workshops. Childcare may take place outdoors if weather permitting, please dress accordingly. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Volunteers 15+ are welcomed.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Dinner Shift
Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you're helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves. Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal. Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be wearing a hairnet and gloves. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
Game Night at our Interim Housing Site in Pacoima
Play some board games, have a cup of hot cocoa, and chat with families transitioning out of homelessness at an interim housing site in Pacoima. One of the most powerful ways you can help our participants transitioning out of homelessness is to give them opportunities for healthy social interaction. It may seem like you're just playing checkers, but you're helping someone practice their communication skills and heal their interpersonal relationships. Must first attend our required (but awesome) training. Must show proof of vaccination. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
Pitch in at the Food Pantry in DTLA – St. Francis Center (Agency Site)
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has worked to mobilize resources in the community to alleviate hunger. St. Francis Center is a soup kitchen and food pantry located in Downtown LA that serves the housed and unhoused communities. Volunteer Duties: As part of the Pantry Program, volunteers sort through donated food products and make to-go pantry boxes to be distributed to families, individuals, and students in need. Volunteers may also help hand out boxes to families with the assistance of staff. Please refer to volunteer guidelines, parking information and dress code on sign-up. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate.
Help Moms Watch Kids with Day Care
Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality. We provide safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. Childcare is a program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The program needs help with supporting daily activities, cleaning up, and assisting with supervising outdoor play times with a staff member. Masks are required at all times during volunteer service. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Volunteers 15+ are welcomed.
Fight Food Insecurity at Heart of Compassion’s Food Distribution Event
Volunteer and be the Hands and Feet of Compassion. Heart of Compassion invites you and your friends to help them fight the war on hunger. Join them in making miracles happen and putting smiles on people's faces. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, volunteers assist with their food distribution, including registration, loading carts, loading vehicles, or traffic control.
Reorganize, Clean, and Tidy the Warehouse
Westside Food Bank's mission is to end hunger in our communities by providing access to free nutritious food through food acquisition and distribution, and by engaging the community and advocating for a strong food assistance network. We welcome individuals, families, corporate groups, religious organizations, school groups, and more to come to our warehouse and sort food for distribution to individuals and families in need in our community. We need people to help reorganize, clean, and tidy the warehouse/coolers and assist with order packing. Volunteers must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Volunteers must be 18+.and stay for a 3 hour shift.
Distribute Fresh Produce, Make Ready Made Meals, and Organize the Food Pantry for your Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown neighbors
Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality. We provide safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. This program helps to organize, sort and distribute produce and meals that are donated to the solar fridge and pantry. It may require to lift boxes up to 30lbs and will be taking place outside. Please bring comfortable clothing and a water bottle. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Volunteers 15+ are welcome.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Lunch Shift
Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you're helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves. Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal. Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be wearing a hairnet and gloves. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
Sort and Pack Canned Goods for Distribution Amongst People facing Food Insecurity
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has worked to mobilize resources in the community to alleviate hunger. We will be assembling food packages for over 29,000 families, older adults, and children who face food insecurity in Los Angeles County. (The food packages consist of food items like canned fruit, canned vegetables, rice, cereal and other non-perishable food items.) Please refer to volunteer guidelines and dress code on sign-up. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate.
Volunteer to Prep and Serve Meals at the Hollywood Food Coalition
The Hollywood Food Coalition provides a warm, nutritious meal along with access to basic daily needs, such as clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, and hygiene items, as well as assistance with housing placement and referrals since 1987. Volunteers are needed to both prepare and serve this takeaway meal. Must be at least 15 years old.
Help Moms Watch Kids with Day Care
Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality. We provide safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. Childcare is a program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The program needs help with supporting daily activities, cleaning up, and assisting with supervising outdoor play times with a staff member. Masks are required at all times during volunteer service. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Click on the link to review the available slots and to sign up. Volunteers 15+ are welcomed.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Dinner Shift
Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you're helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves. Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal. Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be wearing a hairnet and gloves. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
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Donate to Big Sunday’s Back to School Drive
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323)549-9944
ALL SUMMER LONG! Help send kids back to school in style by donating to Big Sunday's Back to School registry! This year, we've made it faster, easier, and more cost-effective by creating our own registry. Our goal is to fill over 4,000 backpacks, each containing one of the items listed on our registry. Purchase as many items as you like, and use our handy registry to contribute. Together, we can ensure students start their school year equipped and ready for success. Let's make a difference this summer!