Help Distribute Meals and Water for the Unsheltered with Lucky Duck Foundation
The Lucky Duck Food and Water Initiative has distributed more than 1.8 million meals to San Diego's unsheltered neighbors since May 2020. Volunteers help by packing and/or distributing food and water for homeless outreach teams to distribute to individuals living on the streets. Volunteers are necessary to keep the program running, so please consider signing up. Volunteer events take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at our distribution sites in National City and the Midway District.
OUTDOORS Volunteers needed to distribute food (Bell Gardens)- Friday Shift
Volunteers are needed to help maintain crowd control and social distancing, and distribute food boxes to seniors in need in our community! The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables. Must be 18+ to volunteer.
OUTDOORS Volunteers needed to distribute food (Palmdale)- Friday Shift
Volunteers are needed to help maintain crowd control and social distancing, and distribute food boxes to seniors in need in our community! The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables. Must be 18+ to volunteer.
Join Warehouse Prep Opportunity at Long Beach Community Table
Join Long Beach Community Table every Friday for a rewarding warehouse prep session from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, where volunteers help clean, organize, bag, and box essential items for community distribution. Your efforts will support our mission to source and distribute organic produce, nutritious food, and basic essentials to over 3,000 individuals each week, including homeless individuals, low-income families, students, seniors, and veterans. As a crucial part of an interconnected network addressing food insecurity in the Long Beach area, you'll help ensure that our community receives the resources they need. No prior experience is necessaryÑjust bring your enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference! Thank you for being a vital part of this important work!
Assemble Food Packages! INDUSTRY – (Minors 14 to 17) Friday – Shift 2
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 14+.
Join Warehouse Prep Opportunity at Long Beach Community Table
Join Long Beach Community Table every Friday for a rewarding warehouse prep session from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, where volunteers help clean, organize, bag, and box essential items for community distribution. Your efforts will support our mission to source and distribute organic produce, nutritious food, and basic essentials to over 3,000 individuals each week, including homeless individuals, low-income families, students, seniors, and veterans. As a crucial part of an interconnected network addressing food insecurity in the Long Beach area, you'll help ensure that our community receives the resources they need. No prior experience is necessaryÑjust bring your enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference! Thank you for being a vital part of this important work!
Volunteer for Critters Save Christmas at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Volunteer as Helen Woodward Animal Center's Games/Activities Assistant! Volunteers would assist instructor in set up and clean up of event, as well as giving out hand sanitizer and helping with games and activities during event. Volunteer Age Requirement: 16 years of age or older with some positions requiring 18 years of age or older.
Distribute Food, Clothes, and Essentials to Those in Need with Long Beach Community Table
Every weekend, volunteers with Long Beach Community Table deliver fresh produce, nutritious food, toiletry essentials, shoes, socks, and clothing directly to individuals in areas of great need throughout Long Beach. This essential outreach effort ensures that vulnerable community members, including homeless individuals, low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities, receive vital resources to support their health and well-being. By participating in this impactful initiative, volunteers play a crucial role in combating food insecurity and providing essential supplies to those who need them most, fostering a sense of community and support in the heart of Long Beach.
Walk with Nature at Agua Amarga Reserve
Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Students can receive community service hours.
Volunteer for Critters Save Christmas at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Volunteer as Helen Woodward Animal Center's Games/Activities Assistant! Volunteers would assist instructor in set up and clean up of event, as well as giving out hand sanitizer and helping with games and activities during event. Volunteer Age Requirement: 16 years of age or older with some positions requiring 18 years of age or older.
Drop off Reusable Grocery Bags at Garden School Foundation
Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. By using the full transformative potential of school gardens as teaching sites, we nurture a healthy and mindful generation of children who care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth. We currently serve ten Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,200 students and their families each year. Our free, on campus markets share an average of 9,000 lbs of fresh produce with over 225 school families each month and reusable grocery bags are in great eed.
Explore the Outdoors with a Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve
Come help us to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers with beautiful views of Catalina Island. S
Get Your Hands Dirty at Garden School Foundation’s Community Garden Day
Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. By using the full transformative potential of school gardens as teaching sites, we nurture a healthy and mindful generation of children who care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth. We currently serve ten Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,200 students and their families each year. As a GSF volunteer, you'll play a indispensable role in maintaining our historic school garden at an elementary school in West Adams. Your work will help us maintain a space that is both educational and beautiful, and will positively impact both the environment and student growth. Join us to learn new skills, connect with nature, and enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding day with our local community. Together you'll work alongside GSF staff and school families to weed the garden, refresh mulch pathways, harvest veggies from our production farm, build new raised beds, and more! After a morning of hard work and good vibes, we'll share a light lunch together (provided by our partners at Sprouts) under the fig trees. Volunteers should wear close-toe shoes and loose, comfy clothes that are school-appropriate. Complimentary t-shirts will also be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles and sun protection.
Volunteer for Critters Save Christmas at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Volunteer as Helen Woodward Animal Center's Games/Activities Assistant! Volunteers would assist instructor in set up and clean up of event, as well as giving out hand sanitizer and helping with games and activities during event. Volunteer Age Requirement: 16 years of age or older with some positions requiring 18 years of age or older.
Distribute Food, Clothes, and Essentials to Those in Need with Long Beach Community Table
Every weekend, volunteers with Long Beach Community Table deliver fresh produce, nutritious food, toiletry essentials, shoes, socks, and clothing directly to individuals in areas of great need throughout Long Beach. This essential outreach effort ensures that vulnerable community members, including homeless individuals, low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities, receive vital resources to support their health and well-being. By participating in this impactful initiative, volunteers play a crucial role in combating food insecurity and providing essential supplies to those who need them most, fostering a sense of community and support in the heart of Long Beach.
Volunteer as a Kitchen Assistant with Project Angel Food
Project Angel Food's kitchen is 80% volunteer-driven. You don't need to be great cook, all you need to do is simply take direction from their professionally trained chefs. You'll join compassionate people in chopping vegetables, stirring sauces, mixing batter, baking cookies, and packaging the meals. They have shifts Sunday through Friday from 8:15 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. For the safety of all volunteers, staff and clients, all volunteers must have received a COVID-19 vaccination and be 14 years of age or older. Volunteers aged 14 or 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Volunteers aged 16 or 17 years must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver form.
Volunteer to Deliver Food with Project Angel Food
Help provide some relief to Project Angel Food's staff meal delivery drivers. Volunteers deliver meals to 8 to 10 clients between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Sunday through Friday. The routes are within greater Los Angeles City area and take approximately 2 hours to complete. Volunteers drive their own vehicles, pick up at Project Angel Food, deliver the meals, and email in the results. Pick-ups and deliveries follow all COVID-19 mitigation guidelines, including masks, gloves, and distancing.
Explore the Outdoors with a Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve
Help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more!
Take Part in Studio City Sunday Farmers Market Glean with Food Forward
Recover produce, fight hunger, and build community at your local farmers market! We "glean"---meaning we collect fresh, surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste--and donate 100% to local hunger relief organizations. Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help collect fruit and vegetable donations from vendors at the farmers market, and then box, sort, and weigh the donations. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but can register to volunteer with someone who can help them lift if 40 pounds is too heavy. Volunteers don't need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. This opportunity is open to volunteers 12 years old and older, though children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please check the Volunteer FAQ page on their website to learn more about what to expect at volunteer events.
Volunteer for Critters Save Christmas at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Volunteer as Helen Woodward Animal Center's Games/Activities Assistant! Volunteers would assist instructor in set up and clean up of event, as well as giving out hand sanitizer and helping with games and activities during event. Volunteer Age Requirement: 16 years of age or older with some positions requiring 18 years of age or older.
Featured Projects
Host a Collection for Big Sunday’s 13th Annual Stuffing Event
Big Sunday,
berenice@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Collections are happening all around town Ð in schools, faith groups and offices! This is a great way for students to receive community service hours. You can collect items and drop off at our offices by Friday, Nov 22 at 1pm, please.
Donate Clothes and Hygiene Essentials to Project Ropa
Project Ropa,
info@projectropa.org,
(310) 400-7114
By donating, you directly support Project Ropa’s programs and enable them to continue making a difference in the lives of those in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps to restore hope and dignity. They gladly accept in-kind donations of hygiene products, adult size clothing, shoes and accessories. Please review list of items they’re looking for and fill out their donation form to schedule a donation drop off or pick up.
Drop off Cold Weather Items & Snacks for Skid Row
Covenant House California,
mfarrell@covca.org,
(323) 461-3131
Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 18-24. We believe that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education and most importantly, to be loved.We are in need of Donations needed for Skid Row including warm socks, beanies, gloves, and a blanket and granola bars. Drop off items to Covenant House anytime up to December 8.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Monday Dinner Shift
LA Family Housing,
Volunteer@LAFH.org,
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.
Join Hollywood Wednesday Farmers Market Glean with Food Forward
Food Forward,
volunteer@foodforward.org,
(818) 764-1022
Recover produce, fight hunger, and build community at your local farmers market! We “glean”—meaning we collect fresh, surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste–and donate 100% to local hunger relief organizations. Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help collect fruit and vegetable donations from vendors at the farmers market, and then box, sort, and weigh the donations. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but can register to volunteer with someone who can help them lift if 40 pounds is too heavy. Volunteers don’t need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. This opportunity is open to volunteers 12 years old and older, though children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please check the Volunteer FAQ page on their website to learn more about what to expect at volunteer events.
Get Your Hands Dirty at Garden School Foundation’s Community Garden Day
Garden School Foundation,
join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org,
(802) 779-2889
Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. By using the full transformative potential of school gardens as teaching sites, we nurture a healthy and mindful generation of children who care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth. We currently serve ten Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,200 students and their families each year. As a GSF volunteer, you’ll play a indispensable role in maintaining our historic school garden at an elementary school in West Adams. Your work will help us maintain a space that is both educational and beautiful, and will positively impact both the environment and student growth. Join us to learn new skills, connect with nature, and enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding day with our local community. Together you’ll work alongside GSF staff and school families to weed the garden, refresh mulch pathways, harvest veggies from our production farm, build new raised beds, and more! After a morning of hard work and good vibes, we’ll share a light lunch together (provided by our partners at Sprouts) under the fig trees. Volunteers should wear close-toe shoes and loose, comfy clothes that are school-appropriate. Complimentary t-shirts will also be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles and sun protection.