Purchase and Assemble Hygiene Kits for Asencia
Purchase and assemble hygiene kits for Ascencia's Outreach Case Managers to hand out while out in the field! You can host a donation drive to collect items, or purchase travel sized hygiene materials. Assemble them into Ziploc bags at home and schedule a drop-off!
Purchase and Assemble Snack Bags for Asencia
Purchase and assemble snack bags for Ascencia's Outreach Case Managers to hand out while out in the field! Collect non-perishable snacks and drinks like protein bars, chips, water, sports drinks, etc., pack them into Ziploc bags, and donate them to Ascencia! Snack bags go quick, so the more the merrier.
Shop on Amazon to Support North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
Love shopping for groceries on Amazon? Then this is perfect for you! Donate food to North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry by shopping on their Amazon Wish List. Any amount helps!
Donate to Bundles of Kindness WIsh List
Bundles of Kindness was established in 2018. Bundles of Kindness' mission is to provide substantial care packages to the Los Angeles homeless community. These packages are delivered through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, food pantries, shelters, safe parking programs, and directly to people who are living on the streets of LA. Care packages typically include: umbrellas, rain ponchos, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, t-shirts, socks, underwear, flip flops, toiletries, facial wipes, dental hygiene products, menstrual products, sunscreen, individually wrapped shelf stable food, water, juice, and information about community resources. Additionally, pet supplies, jackets, sweatshirts, and shoes are made available. Donations can be made through the Bundles of Kindness Amazon Wish List and/or by emailing support@bundlesofkindness.org.
Help Gather Pantry Items for Door of Hope
Help Door of Hope keep their pantry stocked! Many families living in their homes rely on pantry donations to stretch their food budgets and ensure no one goes hungry. Your support makes a direct impact—every can, box, and bag help them provide nutritious meals to those who need it most. For a complete list of needed items, email items@doorofhope.us.
Serve as a Meal Donor for Door of Hope
Nothing brings people together like a good meal! Imagine the joy of families gathering around the table, sharing a delicious dinner—thanks to you! Door of Hope invites you to prepare a meal for five to nine families at one (or both!) of their Pasadena homes on a weeknight. Whether you’re a one-time chef or a regular meal hero, your generosity makes a big impact. Gather your friends, family, co-workers, church or community group, whip up something tasty, and drop it off to give their families a well-deserved night off from cooking. To apply, please complete the Application.
Help Create A Safe Haven for Youths by Volunteering with My Friend’s Place
Your time matters more than you know. Partner with staff at My Friend's Place to help young people access food, clothing, and other programming during a weekly shift Monday - Friday. A background check, training and a commitment of at least six months is required.
Help Provide A Meal For Young People with My Friend’s Place
Share the comfort of a nourishing meal with the young people at My Friend's Place. Whether you fund a breakfast or lunch or volunteer to serve it, your generosity offers nurturing warmth, care, and connection to young people.
Help Support Youth Event at My Friend’s Place
My Friend's Place has events throughout the year that provide young people with moments of joy and belonging. Volunteers are essential in bringing these experiences to life — by helping decorate, serve meals, and create a warm, festive atmosphere where every young person feels celebrated and cared for.
Volunteer to Help Celebrate a Birthday with My Friend’s Place
Help create moments of joy and connection by volunteering at one of My Friend's Place's monthly birthday celebrations. Serving pizza and cake might seem small, but it creates powerful moments of belonging and reminds young people they matter. No training or background check are required.
Sponsor a Delicious 4-Course Meal For An Unhoused Neighbor with New Friends Homeless Center
By donating $375 to New Friends Homeless center, you can sponsor a 4-course sit-down delicious meal for the unhoused & those that are food insecure in honor of a family or friend’s birthday, your own birthday, or in memory of a loved one. To donate, please visit their donation page.
Donate to Support North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
There are several ways to be a giving person to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry. Giving is a year-round effort, and not just during the holidays. Please consider supporting them so they can continue to provide food to the community!
Join Alexandria’s House Top Chef Volunteer-led, Community-Buidling Food Program
Top Chef is a volunteer-led, community-building food program for the women and families in Alexandria House's Transitional Housing Program. They truly believe that enjoying a meal together creates lasting fellowship for their participants and volunteers. They recognize that their participants may have ruptured familial relationships, and they strive to promote a communal environment through the preparation and sharing of meals. Top Chef allows the families in their program to receive support and a “night off” from cooking, to enjoy a stress-free meal with their children. Top Chef also exposes these women and their families to a wide variety of ethnic food cultures and traditions, thereby expanding their worldly perspectives of food and nutrition.
Cook On-Site at Alexandria House
Join Alexandria House on-site, cook with your volunteer group in their beautiful and well-appointed Green House Kitchen. Volunteers are responsible for providing all ingredients and preparing the entire dinner. Stay and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared in fellowship with their participating families!
Cook On-Site at Alexandria House
Prepare a meal in your home kitchen and deliver it to Alexandria House for their families to enjoy. They hope you will stay for dinner with their families if you are able. Disposable dinnerware and soft drinks are always welcomed.
Donate Funds to Sponsor a Dinner for Families at Alexandria House
Donating Funds to Sponsor a Dinner at Alexandria House. If geography or mobility is an obstacle, please consider sponsoring a dinner by donating funds. By making a donation of $250 (or above) and signing up for a Top Chef date, you’ll allow their team to secure one dinner for their participating families. If this option appeals to you: Please email volunteer@alexandriahouse.org and choose a date (Monday-Thursday). Next, visit alexandriahouse.org/donate and make a donation of $250 (or above). Please add a note that designates your donation for the “Top Chef”. If mailing a check, please include “Top Chef” in the memo.
Featured Projects
Help Make Holiday Meal Baskets for the PATH Community
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Help PATH meet their goal to assemble and distribute over 800 Holiday Meal Baskets to those in need. Help make sure that everyone in the community – housed and unhoused – can enjoy a special meal! By donating items to the food drive, you will help provide enough food to assemble “Holiday Meal Boxes” to help PATH teams enrich the holiday experience of members of the community. The relationships you help build with food donations can be vital in helping neighbors feel secure and supported. Email PATH at PATHVolunteers@epath.org to schedule a date/time to drop-off or shop the Amazon Link: https://a.co/hBgLUY7 and food will be delivered directly to PATH.
Give to the Crime Survivors Resource Center’s Thanksgiving Drive
Crime Survivors Resource Center,
info@crime survivors.org,
(844) 853-4673
Help make Thanksgiving Day a festive occation for families in need. Your donatoin will help Crime Survivors Resource Center purchase grocery store gift cards for all the fixins needed by families. There are many ways to help including sponsoring a family and hosting a corportate challange.
Host a Thanksgiving Food Drive For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Make a difference this Thanksgiving and host a food drive in your community! Collect items like stuffing, mashed potatoes, Velveeta cheese, and more. USHS kindly request all items be dropped off one of the locations listed on their website no later than November 18th.
Help Host a Thanksgiving Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Participate in an on-site volunteer activity to celebrate Thanksgiving with PATH residents. They are looking for individuals and/or groups who can donate some or all of the following items and help organize PATH Thanksgiving celebrations: Bring a Thanksgiving meal to serve to PATH residents ($1500-$3000), Bring Thanksgiving-inspired desserts (approx. $250-$275), Bring/play group games (Bingo, Uno, Trivia), Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: TBD based on site and group/individual availability. You can take a special role in making this Thanksgiving special for many members of the PATH Community. Please sign-up and reach out to learn more about this holiday opportunity! Email them at: PATHVolunteers@epath.org
Help Donate Turkeys For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Help USHS collect 750 frozen turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving! Drop off days will be Nov. 17th and 18th.
Take Photographs for A Place Called Home’s Thanksgiving Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteer will serve as event photographer to capture photos in shot list provided by A Place Called Home. Volunteer will provide 6-8 edited select shots to APCH within 48 hours after the event, and will provide full take edited shots to APCH within 5 business days after the event. APCH will credit photography as desired in publications.
Help Setup, Facilitate and Breakdown A Place Called Homes Thanksgiving Distribution & Dinner Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteers will support all aspects of event setup, facilitation and breakdown alongside the A Place Called Hometeam to help create a welcoming, festive environment as APCH welcomes hundreds of South Central families and neighbors to the APCH campus for their annual Thanksgiving event. In addition to celebrating community, this event provides hundreds of turkeys and grocery bags with all the Thanksgiving fixings for members of their South Central community. Please Note: Role may include moving, bending, walking, light-medium lifting and extended periods of standing. Please let the APCH team know if there is anything they can do to make this project more comfortable for you.
Join Us for Big Sunday’s Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
3235499944
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 everything up 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!
Host a Winter Holiday Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
ueroHelp make the holiday season bright for PATH residents by hosting a Winter Holiday celebration at one of their sites! They are encouraging the community to get involved in celebrating this holiday season with those at PATH residences who may need an extra support and encouragement during this especially trying time. By hosting a holiday celebration, you have the opportunity to: Sponsor a meal/snack to provide for community celebration,Bring cookies and decorate them in holiday-inspired themes (approx. $250-$275), Bring Holiday decorations and decorate common room of PATH building, Host a holiday movie night and bring popcorn and treats for guests, Bring group games (Bingo, card games, trivia, etc.) to play with residents, Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: December 1st – December 12th – TBD based on site and group/individual availability. Please email them at PATHVolunteers@epath.org for available dates and locations if you are interested in bringing the holiday spirit to the community and ensuring that everyone – housed or unhoused – can enjoy a festive and cheerful holiday. Kids Welcome: Varys by site.