Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Breakfast Meals with Union Rescue Mission
Help prepare and serve breakfast meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Dinner Meals with Union Rescue Mission
Help prepare and serve dinner meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Dinner Meals with Union Rescue Mission (Hope Gardens)
Help Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center prepare and set-up for meals, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age.Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Breakfast Meals with Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center
Help prepare and serve breakfast meals to those at the Hope Gardens Family Center. Must be 14 years of age or older to partcipate. Find out more and sign up at the link below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1108&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Lunch Meals with Union Rescue Mission (Angeles House)
Help prepare and serve lunch meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Help Pack and Distribute Food in Lancaster with Living Water Worship Center
Living Water Worship Center is a non-profit organization that supports the community with food and mobile showers at their facility. What You'll be Doing: Volunteers will be assisting with unloading food from trucks, Stocking shelves and sorting/packing food, and Distributing food to the community. Requirements & Skills: Minimum age to volunteer is 18, All volunteers must wear masks, Be able to lift up to 25 lbs to 45 Ibs, and Waiver Form Required. A copy will be sent to you when you register. Disclaimer: Living Water Worship Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Serve Breakfast to Those in Need with St. Francis Center
St. Francis Center is a soup kitchen and food pantry located in Downtown LA that serves the housed and unhoused communities. Volunteer roles are assigned on the day of the event and are based on the needs of the organization, but typically include: Table Captains/Floaters – The volunteer in this role will act as the server for the table and assist guests with anything they need. Coffee Captains– Volunteers help prepare cups of coffee and provide refills when needed. Kitchen Captains– This volunteer will help in the kitchen. They can expect to help with food prep and preparing the breakfast plates or soup. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, All volunteers must review and sign St. Francis Center's volunteer application form. A copy will be sent to you when you register, Comfortable working indoors, Be able to stand for long periods of time, and No walk-ins allowed, must register ahead of time. Disclaimer: St. Francis Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Pick Up and Deliver Food Donations with Long Beach Community Table
If you have a reliable vehicle and regular free time one day during the week Mon.–Fri., then inquire about Long Beach Community Table's Pickup Team! You'll collect bulk food donations at the same time and place(s) each week and transport them to various locations in Long Beach, such as senior residences, veteran communities, school campuses, sober living homes, churches, etc. 18+ only. To inquire about available shifts, contact: LBCTVolunteers@gmail.com. Visit: https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.com/volunteer
Volunteer at The Fob with Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude has tasks appropriate for all levels of ability. Available tasks are based on production needs which may include quality controlling Battalion Buddies, quality controlling and/or bagging Paracord Bracelets, and assembling Greeting Card Brigade packets and handwritten letters. Volunteers ages 13 years and older are welcome to serve at The FOB. Youth who are 13-17 years of age must have a responsible adult with them on the premises at all times, with access to transportation. Due to insurance, liability, and safety concerns. Visit: https://www.operationgratitude.com/volunteer-at-the-fob/
Volunteer at Lucky Duck Foundation
The Lucky Duck Food and Water Initiative has distributed over 1.4 million meals to San Diego’s unsheltered neighbors since May 2020. Volunteers help pack, sort, and load food and water for homeless outreach teams to distribute throughout San Diego County. Volunteers also sort and distribute items like face shields, masks, hygiene kits, EMPWR Coats, and clothing. Volunteers are critical to making the program happen, so please consider signing up! Volunteer bagging shifts take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-3:00pm at the San Diego Rescue Mission Warehouse (212 East 26th Street, National City, CA 91950). Note: though it is most helpful if you can volunteer for 3 hours, you do not need to sign up for all 3 hours, you can volunteer in 1-hour increments. Sign up to volunteer via website link or email Will Shea at will@luckyduckfoundation.org with questions. Visit: https://www.luckyduckfoundation.org/volunteer/
Donate Prepared Meals to Skid Row
The Midnight Mission serves 3 meals a day to their homeless and near-homeless community. They have converted their sit-down meal service to a “take out” meal service for their community guests in support of physical distancing. Any prepared meals are welcome, including lunch bags with a sandwich, chips, beverage and fruit or dessert. Donations can be made 24/7. Drop-off Instructions: Subterranean Parking – Daily (6:00 am – 11:00 pm) Loading Dock – Monday – Friday (7:00 am – 3:00 pm) Ground Floor Security – Open 24 hours Please call our security and someone will meet you outside to pick up the food 213.624.9258 ext. 2000. Visit: https://www.midnightmission.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Party with Aviva at Their Dia De Los Muertos Party 2023
Join Aviva Family and Children’s Services for an evening of fun while celebrating el Día de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a centuries-old Mexican tradition that beautifully blends indigenous customs with Catholicism. It’s a time when families gather to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away, believing that their spirits return to celebrate with the living. This celebration is a joyous and colorful affair, a testament to the enduring connection between the living and the deceased. – A Feast for the Senses: Savor traditional Mexican cuisine, indulge in sweet Pan de Muerto, and enjoy a variety of festive drinks. Artistic Expression: Transform yourself with sugar skull face painting, mask-making, and creative altar decorating. Live Entertainment: Experience the soul-stirring rhythms of live mariachi music and traditional Mexican dances. A Celebration of Life: Join in as they build a beautiful altar of remembrance, paying tribute to those who have touched their lives. They encourage you to embrace the spirit of Dia de los Muertos by dressing in traditional Mexican attire, calavera (skeleton) outfits, or adorning yourself with sugar skull face paint. Let your creativity shine as you join them in celebrating this vibrant and meaningful tradition. Must be 21+. Visit: https://givebutter.com/ddlm
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. At TM@10 we’ve assembled birthday gifts for folks in shelters; written letters to soldiers stationed overseas; packed backpacks for ex-gang members starting college; made quilts for preemies; and about 1000 other things. Even better – and in classic Big Sunday fashion – it’s a great way for people to meet new people, work together, and enjoy some laughs while helping someone else. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Prepare and Distribute Food with United University Church
Hope on Union, United University Church is an inclusive, progressive campus and community church located near USC, Mt. St. Mary's College and LA Trade Tech College on S. Union Ave. between 22nd and 23rd St. They currently provide food to more than 200 individuals and families through their food pantry. What You'll be Doing: Wednesdays - Volunteers will help prepare food for upcoming distributions. Thursdays: Volunteer duties vary based on need, but typically include: Helping set-up, Distributing food to the community, Guiding clients , Collecting information from clients, and Replenishing food supplies. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, Be able to lift up to 30 lbs (tasks can be adjusted based on need), Be able to stand for long periods of time, and Spanish speaking is a plus. Disclaimer: United University Church is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Prepare and Distribute Food with Our Saviour Center
The Our Saviour Center is a food pantry in El Monte California serving the community since 1985. They currently serve around 240- 500 clients each day they are open. Volunteer Duties: Duties vary based on need, but typically include bagging and packing food, signing-in clients, distributing food and post-event clean up. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, Volunteers must wear masks, No court-ordered volunteers, and Be able to lift up to 20 lbs (tasks can be adjusted based on need). Disclaimer: Our Saviour Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Sort and Distribute Food Boxes with Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA) SOVA West
Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA) SOVA West Community Food & Resource Program provides a 5 day supply of free groceries and personal care items (when needed) to families and individuals facing food insecurity in addition to providing information and referrals to other community services. They currently serve 120 clients a day. What You'll be Doing: Greeting clients, packing food bags, restocking and giving out food to clients.***PLEASE READ*** JFSLA is requiring all volunteers and staff show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. JFSLA is an independent organization and their policies do not reflect those of the Food Bank. Requirements & Skills: Minimum age to volunteer is 18, Must be able to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Masks are required to be worn, Be able to lift up to 30 lbs, Be able to stand for long periods of time, Comfortable working indoors & outdoors. Disclaimer: SOVA West Pico is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Sort and Distribute Food with St. Francis Center
St. Francis Center is a soup kitchen and food pantry located in Downtown LA that serves the housed and unhoused communities. Volunteer roles are assigned on the day of the event and are based on the needs of the organization, but typically include: Table Captains/Floaters – The volunteer in this role will act as the server for the table and assist guests with anything they need. Coffee Captains– Volunteers help prepare cups of coffee and provide refills when needed. Kitchen Captains– This volunteer will help in the kitchen. They can expect to help with food prep and preparing the breakfast plates or soup. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, All volunteers must review and sign St. Francis Center's volunteer application form. A copy will be sent to you when you register, Comfortable working indoors, Be able to stand for long periods of time, and No walk-ins allowed, must register ahead of time. Disclaimer: St. Francis Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Sort and Distribute Food Bags with Christian Outreach in Action (COA)
Christian Outreach in Action (COA) is a non-profit organization, that serves homeless and low-income people in Long Beach. Christian Outreach in Action's Food Bank gives out groceries 5 days a week to low-income, and homeless residents who are hungry and fighting with food insecurity. Food is distributed from Monday through Friday. What You'll be Doing: Setting up food bank area, greeting clients, assembling food bags, restocking shelves, unloading shipments of food and giving out food to clients. Requirements & Skills: Minimum age to volunteer is 18. Some light to moderate lifting, although not necessary for all roles. Ability to stand and bend. Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality Comfortable working indoors. COA requires all of their volunteers to sign waiver forms before volunteering. A copy of the waiver will be sent to you after you register. Disclaimer: Christian Outreach in Action is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Help Collect and Distribute Food for those in need at St. James Episcopal Church
Help collect and distribute food for those in need. Find out more: https://www.sjcsp.org/parish/calendar
Volunteer at The Fob with Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude has tasks appropriate for all levels of ability. Available tasks are based on production needs which may include quality controlling Battalion Buddies, quality controlling and/or bagging Paracord Bracelets, and assembling Greeting Card Brigade packets and handwritten letters. Volunteers ages 13 years and older are welcome to serve at The FOB. Youth who are 13-17 years of age must have a responsible adult with them on the premises at all times, with access to transportation. Due to insurance, liability, and safety concerns. Visit: https://www.operationgratitude.com/volunteer-at-the-fob/
Featured Projects
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Big Sunday,
joshua@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don’t need to be artistic – just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s AW@10 Event
Big Sunday,
jake@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
We’d love to have you join us for our Accessible Wednesday morning program, AW@10! Previously held biweekly as “2W@10,” these special events are held from 10:00am – 11:30am each Wednesday where we do fun activities to help local nonprofits. And what’s extra special about these Wednesday events? Our guests of honor are wonderful and fun volunteers with some developmental challenges who want to give back and help others, in groups and as individuals. The accessible activities we’ll do on Wednesdays are specifically designed with these guests in mind, so that everyone can participate and have fun volunteering – because we believe very strongly that absolutely everyone has something to give. People of ALL ability levels are invited to join us on Wednesdays! All we ask is that you show up ready to be part of a community of helpful people! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/aw10/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. At TM@10 we’ve assembled birthday gifts for folks in shelters; written letters to soldiers stationed overseas; packed backpacks for ex-gang members starting college; made quilts for preemies; and about 1000 other things. Even better – and in classic Big Sunday fashion – it’s a great way for people to meet new people, work together, and enjoy some laughs while helping someone else. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Stuff Thanksgiving Meal Kits with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Each year we collect and pack big bags full of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people! We need folks to donate food, as well as pack everythingup and distribute it. And yes, everyone is invited to join together for a community breakfast, too! A true festival of gratitude. We also need folks to lead food collections in their community! And this year’s event will be back at the amazing Baldwin Elementary School! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving2023/