Whether you are looking to serve your most vulnerable neighbors by volunteering one-time or weekly, you have come to the right place! We have opportunities for individuals, small groups and large groups (corporate, philanthropic organizations and churches).
Individual Opportunities
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San Francisco Food Pantry Sorter and Packer #1
On the first and third Wednesday afternoons, we receive bundles of food to sort and pack for distribution to families. This activity runs from 2:00pm-4:00pm . Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. For more information, please contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org.
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San Francisco Food Pantry Sorter and Packer #2
On Tuesdays, we receive bundles of food to sort and pack for distribution to families. This activity runs from 11:00am-1:00pm . Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. For more information, please contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org.
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San Francisco Food Pantry Sorter and Packer #3
On Thursdays, we receive bundles of food to sort and pack for distribution to families. This activity runs from 1:00pm-3:00pm . Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. For more information, please contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org.
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Grounds Helper in Concord
Trim trees and assist with handyman work for two residential houses on Thursday afternoons from 12:30-2:30pm
Churches*/Philanthropic Organizations/Corporate Groups
Kits You Can Make & Donate
Move In Kit
- Waste basket or laundry basket
- Dinnerware set for 4
- Flatware set for 4
- Drinking glasses
- Pots and Pans cookware set
- Kitchen utensil Set
- Pot holder and dishcloth
- Baking pan set
- Can opener
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- Full/Queen size bed sheet set
- bath towels
- bath mat
Cleaning Supply Kit
- Lysol wipes
- toilet bowl cleaner
- all-purpose cleaning spray
- paper towels
- dish soap
- sponges
- broom with dustpan
- Swiffer
- trash bags
Hygiene Kit
- shampoo & conditioner
- body wash
Or
Shop our Amazon or Walmart wish lists today to help newly housed individuals and families settle into their homes. Every purchase provides essential items and is shipped directly to LSS.
please contact development@lssnorcal.org.
Adopt a Program
Your company, parish or philanthropic group can work directly with one of our programs in a variety of projects, including hosting a game night, preparing and serving a meal, doing a clean-up project and more. We have locations in a variety of cities and counties in Northern California. This opportunity enables you and your friends/colleagues to directly connect with families, youth, seniors and other individuals who have experienced homelessness. Contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org for more information.
Create a Thrivent Action Team*
Thrivent Financial members can form teams to complete a one-time project for LSS. Simply gather a team of friends, family or neighbors to put on a fundraiser or service activity. Thrivent will provide the resources to get started. For more information go to Thrivent Action Teams.
