Projects tagged with "FOOD"

Rays of Light Philanthropic is hosting their 11th annual Christmas "Be a Blessing" Gala aimed at providing Christmas gifts for foster care and homeless youth and teens. They need your help as a volunteer to ensure that their event runs smoothly and beautifully. They have many event prep volunteer opportunities. They ask that all volunteers wear comfortable shoes and dress semi-formal/cocktail attire with the exception of the Tear Down Team. Call Time: 5:00 pm they ask that you stay until 10:00 pm to assist your team in breaking down their station. Dinner will be provided for volunteers and service credit for school. Please note, volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Click here to sign up: https://raysoflightphil.org/452-2/

KTLA & Citadel Outlets Food Drive. KTLA and Citadel are partnering to help feed Los Angeles County. During difficult economic times, one out of every six people in Southern California experiences hunger. Children, veterans, and the elderly hurt the most. Food banks need your help. Volunteers are needed to collect donations from Stater Brothers customers and Stuff-a-Food Bank Truck with donations. ALL AGES EVENT. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Minimum age requirement to volunteer is 14 (sorry, no exceptions)

Path Ventures-Family Commons would love assistance hosting a holiday party for their tenants. They could use a team to help decorate and donations of gifts if possible for 80 families and food to serve at party. They serve 80 households. It would be ideal to get donations of gift cards so they can provide one to each household. Gift cards from Target or Walmart or the grocery store could benefit every household member no matter their age.

LA Family Housing serves over 6,000 homeless people every year. Tree Trimming Parties Host a community celebration at one of their buildings. Donate $200 and bring food, play games, and kick off the holiday season! Contact Angel: ALu@lafh.org

Do you enjoy planning and organizing events? This is a great opportunity for you! Come and gain some new skills along with volunteer hours and even meet new people! Volunteers will be helping staff set up for the event that will take place the next day. Helping set up tables and chairs. Decorate the facility and tables. Help put together some crafts/decorations. Sorting and putting materials together for the event and more. They will provide water and snacks for volunteers! Sign up at volunteer@rpvca.gov. Click here to sign up:https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3009370.jsp

Long Beach VA Hospital is looking for someone to come as Santa, if you have a Santa costume and fit the part, please request this specifically. This is a potluck style party and they would love to have you show off your culinary skills by sharing a delicious dish or drink, please contact them beforehand to let them know what you will be sharing. They will be doing holiday crafts and need donations for art material, if you have an interest in leading a crafts table let them know your idea. they will be playing white elephant and need wrapped gifts no more than $15 (population appropriate for vision impairment). If you would like to provide musical entertainment such as singing or playing an instrument please provide amplifier, microphone, music stand ext. Contact Victoria Hernandez for more details at Victoria.escovedo@va.gov or by calling 562-826-8000 Ext. 6032 Please come by at 5pm to help set up and decorate. they will be organizing in the dinning room at the Blind Rehabilitation Center. Holiday Bash will begin at 6:00pm. If donating food, please make sure it is wrapped securely and labeled so they know what ingredients are inside. Some of their vets do have dietary restriction and others may be vegetarian or vegan. If you are donating a gift for their white elephant party please have the gift wrapped and ready to go. If donating art supply for crafts there is no need to gift wrap. Please drop off all donations at the Recreation Therapy office at the Blind Rehabilitation center in building 166.

Help keep ailing people happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. their pals at Project Angel Food need kitchen volunteers! Join a fun-loving group of compassionate people each day to do everything from chopping, stirring, mixing, baking and packaging meals for those in need. You don't even need to know how to cook, only how to take direction from their kitchen chefs. They could use your valuable help! They have two shifts Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 _ 3:30 p.m. they also have one weekend shift on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m.

Help keep ailing people happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. their pals at Project Angel Food need kitchen volunteers! Join a fun-loving group of compassionate people each day to do everything from chopping, stirring, mixing, baking and packaging meals for those in need. You don't even need to know how to cook, only how to take direction from their kitchen chefs. They could use your valuable help! They have two shifts Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 _ 3:30 p.m. they also have one weekend shift on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m.

Help keep ailing people happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. their pals at Project Angel Food need kitchen volunteers! Join a fun-loving group of compassionate people each day to do everything from chopping, stirring, mixing, baking and packaging meals for those in need. You don't even need to know how to cook, only how to take direction from their kitchen chefs. They could use your valuable help! They have two shifts Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 _ 3:30 p.m. they also have one weekend shift on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m.

Santa Photo day gives children who have special needs to take pictures with Santa. Santa Photo Day was created to help families avoid the over-stimulating sights and sounds of standing in long lines at the mall. Volunteers will assist families with: Checking In, Talk to Families, Opportunity to participate in drawing, colors, and games with children while they wait in line to take photos with Santa. May assist in the kitchen and directing families through each waiting area. Volunteers are provided lunch. REQUIREMENTS: From 4 hours to 7 hours. Can work in shifts. click here to sign up:https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3030221.jsp

Serve Breakfast to the Homeless Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, they offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, they dedicate every day to Serving Hope in their community Event Description: This Breakfast program is part of their Homeless Well-Being Program. Their homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join them for breakfast Monday through Friday at 7:30 am. They serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work for their guests experiencing homelessness.Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile. Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Age Restrictions: They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects link here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFq6bGhCNiLwqZ58WlWfeRvuVHYFiwqT/view click here to sign up:https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0C1N00000GG4pcUAD

Serve Breakfast to the Homeless Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, they offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, they dedicate every day to Serving Hope in their community Event Description: This Breakfast program is part of their Homeless Well-Being Program. Their homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join them for breakfast Monday through Friday at 7:30 am. They serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work for their guests experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile. Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Age Restrictions: They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects link here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFq6bGhCNiLwqZ58WlWfeRvuVHYFiwqT/view click here to sign up: https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0C1N00000GG4pcUAD

Serve Breakfast to the Homeless Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, they offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, they dedicate every day to Serving Hope in their community Event Description: This Breakfast program is part of their Homeless Well-Being Program. Their homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join them for breakfast Monday through Friday at 7:30 am. They serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work for their guests experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile. Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Age Restrictions: They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects link here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFq6bGhCNiLwqZ58WlWfeRvuVHYFiwqT/view click here to sign up:https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0C1N00000GG4pcUAD

Serve Breakfast to the Homeless Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, they offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, they dedicate every day to Serving Hope in their community Event Description: This Breakfast program is part of their Homeless Well-Being Program. Their homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join them for breakfast Monday through Friday at 7:30 am. They serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work for their guests experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile. Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Age Restrictions: They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects link here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFq6bGhCNiLwqZ58WlWfeRvuVHYFiwqT/view click here to sign up:https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0C1N00000GG4pcUAD

Help keep ailing people happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. their pals at Project Angel Food need kitchen volunteers! Join a fun-loving group of compassionate people each day to do everything from chopping, stirring, mixing, baking and packaging meals for those in need. You don't even need to know how to cook, only how to take direction from their kitchen chefs. They could use your valuable help! They have two shifts Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 _ 3:30 p.m. they also have one weekend shift on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m.

Help keep ailing people happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. their pals at Project Angel Food need kitchen volunteers! Join a fun-loving group of compassionate people each day to do everything from chopping, stirring, mixing, baking and packaging meals for those in need. You don't even need to know how to cook, only how to take direction from their kitchen chefs. They could use your valuable help! They have two shifts Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 _ 3:30 p.m. they also have one weekend shift on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m.

Help keep ailing people happy and healthy throughout the holiday season. their pals at Project Angel Food need kitchen volunteers! Join a fun-loving group of compassionate people each day to do everything from chopping, stirring, mixing, baking and packaging meals for those in need. You don't even need to know how to cook, only how to take direction from their kitchen chefs. They could use your valuable help! They have two shifts Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 _ 3:30 p.m. they also have one weekend shift on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. _ 12:30 p.m.

Join the Audubon Center for their 2nd annual Arroyo Seco Marketplace. What better way to get ahead of your holiday shopping and support local small businesses and vendors than with their nature themed vendor booths. They'll have food, music, activities, and programs running all day long for the whole family. Stay throughout the day and participate in the raffle. Come explore the marketplace--you're bound to find something for everyone on your holiday list!

One Incredible Family needs help to open cans, stir, cut, chop, mash, slice, bake, ladle, draw, color, be artistic, package, deliver, serve and INSPIRE! PREPARATION OF MEALS & BANNER CREATION: 6:30 AM _ 1:00 PM (Continental Breakfast Provided) ASSEMBLY & PACKING: 1:00 PM _ 4:00 PM DELIVER, SERVE & CLEAN-UP: 4:00 PM _ 8:00pm Click link to sign up: https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0C1N00000GFmsLUAT. This project benefits homeless families and veterans in Los Angeles County. Age Minimum (with Adult): 8+, Minimum Age:12+. Volunteers will prepare over 1,600 meals, create 24 artistic and uplifting banners, assemble and package meals, deliver and serve meals at shelters, and clean-up prep facility. Volunteers may also bring cooked turkeys on the morning of the event. Time Commitment: 3 hours. No special skills or experience required except an open heart and playful spirit ! Please note that there is a minimum donation (participation fee) of $ 5 to volunteer at this event. If this donation is a hardship, they will waive the participation fee on a case-by-case basis. Please let them know. THINGS TO DONATE: TURKEYS Cooked at your Home! (well-cooked, 18-25 lbs.) delivered to them (minus drippings please!) Pies, Rolls, Juice Boxes & Waters. Have a Van or Truck for Delivery? Please let them know! Parking lot behind center

Don't miss the opportunity to take part in this wonderful act of giving by participating in Volunteer Action for Aging's Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Event. Just a few hours in the morning on Thanksgiving Day to pick up and deliver 1 or more meals with a brief visit to home bound seniors living in the Long Beach and Los Angeles area can bring more joy to an individual than you can ever imagine. You can make this a family event or have a friend or partner join you in volunteering and still be home in time to enjoy your own Thanksgiving dinner. Want to learn more, have specific questions? Please call (562) 637-7169 or e-mail VAA@scanhealthplan.com to inquire and one of their team members will reach out to you!