Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please register for a drop-off time before coming to the Arlington Full Service Schools location—our small staff relies on scheduled deliveries to manage food safely and efficiently.

Help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please register for a drop-off time before coming to the Englewood Full Service Schools location—our small staff relies on scheduled deliveries to manage food safely and efficiently.

Help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please register for a drop-off time before coming to the Ribault Full Service Schools location—our small staff relies on scheduled deliveries to manage food safely and efficiently.

On Saturday November 22nd, Farm Share will be hosting a thanksgiving food distribution for 2000+ families. The distribution will be a drive-thru distribution located @ FSCJ Downtown Campus (101 W State St Jacksonville, FL 32202 Lot # 4). 

Help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please register for a drop-off time before coming to the Westside Full Service Schools location—our small staff relies on scheduled deliveries to manage food safely and efficiently.

Help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please register for a drop-off time before coming to the Greater Springfield Full Service Schools location—our small staff relies on scheduled deliveries to manage food safely and efficiently.

Help ensure families in our community have access to the food they need. Please register for a drop-off time before coming to the Sandalwood Full Service Schools location—our small staff relies on scheduled deliveries to manage food safely and efficiently.

Join us at the Hope at Hand Poetry Center, where poetry and healing come together. We're looking for thoughtful, detail-oriented volunteers to help with behind-the-scenes prep that makes our workshops possible. Your work directly supports youth and adults in schools, shelters, detention centers, and more across Northeast Florida. 

Volunteer Tasks Include: Preparing materials for poetry workshops (cutting, organizing, assembling packets) and assembling handmade cards for our monthly outreach mailings. Here are some examples!

Hope at Hand wouldn’t exist without our volunteers. Every card we send, every poetry packet we deliver, every moment of connection in a workshop — it all starts with the hands of someone like you!

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

This holiday season consider becoming an Angel for an MWYF youth! Angels can sponsor a student or a family (family sizes range from 1-8) to bring holiday cheer. Angels provide a new pair of tennis shoes, a brand new outfit, and at least one gift on their wish list (valued at up to $40). 

To sign up, please email volunteer@malwashington.com

Farm Share has a new program for seniors called the CSFP Senior program.  With our CSFP program, we are able to supply seniors( ages 60+) in Florida with monthly supplemental groceries such as canned goods, juices, milk, cheese, cereal, etc.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.

We are in need of volunteers to help bag and box food for our monthly senior food assistance program.

This program provides most of the groceries for seniors in surrounding counties.

Help is needed on an ongoing basis!

****Warehouse environment, please wear closed-toed shoes!

Make a Difference with The Giving Closet Project!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help provide clothing, supplies, and essentials to students and families in need.

Volunteer Roles

Why Volunteer?

Location: Northwestern Legends Elementary

2100 W 45th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Important:

Large Groups: If your organization or group is interested in volunteering, please reach out in advance to coordinate scheduling with jillian@givingclosetproject.org

Location: The Giving Closet Project Warehouse - 600 Suemac Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254

Join us for Warehouse Wednesday, where volunteers play a vital role in helping The Giving Closet Project support students in need throughout our community. Your time and effort directly impact how quickly essential items reach the students who rely on them.

Please Note: This volunteer shift involves manual labor, including lifting, moving inventory, and working in a warehouse environment. The warehouse is not temperature controlled, so conditions may be warmer or cooler depending on the weather. However, accommodations will be made to help ensure volunteer comfort during shifts.

What Volunteers Will Do:

Every shift makes a meaningful difference and helps us get essential items into the hands of students faster. Thank you for being part of our mission!

VITA Tax Training:  Income Tax Preparer

Returning Volunteers Certification Course (In-Person)  

All Saturday sessions— please plan to attend these 2 sessions to receive the training and information necessary to certify.

Description

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides income tax assistance to individuals and families in our community. No tax experience is necessary. We will train you! All volunteers must earn certification through these training seminars. 

What Will I Do?

Tax Preparers are responsible to:

In order to provide the highest level of service to clients, Tax Preparers must be IRS-certified at the Advanced Level, either through a series of classroom training sessions, or online. Tax Preparers must also pass the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct and the Interview and Intake Quality Review Certification test.  In addition, volunteer Tax Preparers are asked to commit to serving a minimum of 40 hours during the January – April tax season.

If you find that you are unable to attend the training session, please let us know within 48 hours so we can open space for someone else to attend. Kindly log into your profile to de-select the training from your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time: Steve Norris, steven@uwnefl.org, 904-390-3250.

VITA Tax Training:  Income Tax Preparer

Returning Volunteers Certification Course (In-Person)  

All Saturday sessions— please plan to attend these 2 sessions to receive the training and information necessary to certify.

Description

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides income tax assistance to individuals and families in our community. No tax experience is necessary. We will train you! All volunteers must earn certification through these training seminars. 

What Will I Do?

Tax Preparers are responsible to:

In order to provide the highest level of service to clients, Tax Preparers must be IRS-certified at the Advanced Level, either through a series of classroom training sessions, or online. Tax Preparers must also pass the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct and the Interview and Intake Quality Review Certification test.  In addition, volunteer Tax Preparers are asked to commit to serving a minimum of 40 hours during the January – April tax season.

If you find that you are unable to attend the training session, please let us know within 48 hours so we can open space for someone else to attend. Kindly log into your profile to de-select the training from your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time: Steve Norris, steven@uwnefl.org, 904-390-3250.

The Center of Hope is hosting our Jolly Jamboree on Saturday; December 6th and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make this community Christmas celebration a success! Volunteers are needed for:

Friday, December 5th – 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Help with decorating

Saturday, December 6th – 9:00am to 12:00pm: Help set up the event space (tables, game stations)

Saturday, December 6th – 12:00pm to 3:30pm: Assist with game stations, greet and guide families, monitor the floor and doors

Saturday, December 6th – 3:30pm to 5:00pm: Help clean up, pack up supplies, and restore the space

This is a great opportunity to support families in the 32209 community, spread holiday cheer, and be part of a festive, joyful day. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and there will be a volunteer raffle, breakfast/lunch provided.

Click the link below to fill out the volunteer form for the Jolly Jamboree – we appreciate your support!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KFDVBS3

Girl Scout Troop 62040 is collecting pantry items to assemble 200 Meal Kits for The Giving Closet Project's Holiday Giveback Celebration, supporting families in need throughout Duval County.

Each kit will be packed in a large Ziploc bag with a recipe card, offering families an easy way to bring home and prepare a warm, comforting meal together.

Drop-Off Location:

Final Drop-Off Deadline: December 7, 2025

Drop-Off Contact: gstroop72004@gmail.com

We kindly ask for donations of the pantry items listed below - every item truly makes a difference!

Prefer to give a monetary donation? We'll gladly shop for you!

Need your items picked up? Just let us know - we're happy to help.

Thank you for helping us share kindness, warmth, and full hearts this holiday season.

VITA Tax Training:  Income Tax Preparer

December 8, 9 and 10, 2025

New and Returning Volunteers Certification Course @ St. Matthew's Christian Community Care Center

Please plan to attend all 3 sessions to receive the training and information necessary to certify.

Parking is free and all training materials are provided at no cost to you. Lunch will be provided. 

Description

VITA is Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides income tax assistance to individuals and families in our community. No tax experience is necessary. We will train you! All volunteers must be certified annually through these training seminars. 

What Will I do?

Tax Preparer responsibilities include:

In order to provide the highest level of service to clients, Tax Preparers must become IRS-certified, either through a series of classroom training sessions, or on-line. Tax Preparers must pass the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct, the Intake and Interview Quality Review and the Tax Preparer Advanced level Certification tests.  In addition, volunteer tax preparers are asked to commit to serving a minimum of 40 hours during the January – April tax season.

If you find that you are unable to attend the training session, please let us know within 48 hours so we can open space for someone else to attend. Kindly log into your profile to de-select the training from your schedule.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the RealSense Program and Services Coordinator: Aretha Franklin at arethaf@uwnefl.org or 904-348-7577 or the RealSense Tax Program Manager: Steve Norris at steven@uwnefl.org or (904) 390-3250.

Adopting a family allows businesses, community members and organizations to provide local families with food, necessities, and gifts during the holidays. Sponsors will specify the household size of the family they wish to adopt and will be given a choice of two families in need within our Full Service Schools network. First names, ages, clothing sizes and wish ideas are provided to sponsors so they can purchase items of their choice for each member of the household. 

If you would like to read through our Holiday Gift and Food Drive Frequently Asked Questions before you register, just click here.

Spread the holiday cheer by participating in Winter Wishes! The holiday season can be a tough time for many of our students. It is also a time when many individuals, businesses, and groups in the area look to give back. That is why Winter Wishes is a perfect opportunity for individuals, businesses, and groups alike! You will be connected to students in the Jacksonville community in need of extra wishes this holiday season.

How does it work?

All Volunteers Certification Course (In-Person)  

All Saturday sessions

Session 1: January 10, 2026

Session 2: January 17, 2026

Session 3: January 24, 2026

Please plan to attend all 3 sessions to receive the training and information necessary to certify.

Description

he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides income tax assistance to individuals and families in our community. No tax experience is necessary. We will train you! All volunteers will earn certification through these training seminars. 

What Will I DO?

Tax Preparer responsibilities include:

In order to provide the highest level of service to clients, Tax Preparers must be IRS-certified, either through a series of classroom training sessions, or online. Tax Preparers must pass the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct and the Intake and Interview Quality Review test.  In addition, volunteer Tax Preparers are asked to commit to serving a minimum of 40 hours during the January – April tax season.

If you find that you are unable to attend the training session, please let us know within 48 hours so we can open space for someone else to attend. Kindly log into your profile to de-select the training from your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the RealSense Program and Services Coordinator: Aretha Franklin at arethaf@uwnefl.org or 904-348-7577 or the RealSense Tax Program Manager: Steve Norris at steven@uwnefl.org or 904-390-3250. Dates/Times may change, check back often for the up to date information.

All Volunteers Certification Course (In-Person)  

All Saturday sessions

Session 1: January 10, 2026

Session 2: January 17, 2026

Session 3: January 24, 2026

Please plan to attend all 3 sessions to receive the training and information necessary to certify.

Description

he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides income tax assistance to individuals and families in our community. No tax experience is necessary. We will train you! All volunteers will earn certification through these training seminars. 

What Will I DO?

Tax Preparer responsibilities include:

In order to provide the highest level of service to clients, Tax Preparers must be IRS-certified, either through a series of classroom training sessions, or online. Tax Preparers must pass the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct and the Intake and Interview Quality Review test.  In addition, volunteer Tax Preparers are asked to commit to serving a minimum of 40 hours during the January – April tax season.

If you find that you are unable to attend the training session, please let us know within 48 hours so we can open space for someone else to attend. Kindly log into your profile to de-select the training from your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the RealSense Program and Services Coordinator: Aretha Franklin at arethaf@uwnefl.org or 904-348-7577 or the RealSense Tax Program Manager: Steve Norris at steven@uwnefl.org or 904-390-3250. Dates/Times may change, check back often for the up to date information.

All Volunteers Certification Course (In-Person)  

All Saturday sessions

Session 1: January 10, 2026

Session 2: January 17, 2026

Session 3: January 24, 2026

Please plan to attend all 3 sessions to receive the training and information necessary to certify.

  Description

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides income tax assistance to individuals and families in our community. No tax experience is necessary. We will train you! All volunteers will earn certification through these training seminars. 

What Will I Do?

Tax Preparer responsibilities include:

In order to provide the highest level of service to clients, Tax Preparers must be IRS-certified, either through a series of classroom training sessions, or online. Tax Preparers must pass the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct and the Intake and Interview Quality Review test.  In addition, volunteer Tax Preparers are asked to commit to serving a minimum of 40 hours during the January – April tax season.

If you find that you are unable to attend the training session, please let us know within 48 hours so we can open space for someone else to attend. Kindly log into your profile to de-select the training from your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the RealSense Program and Services Coordinator: Aretha Franklin at arethaf@uwnefl.org or 904-348-7577 or the RealSense Tax Program Manager: Steve Norris at steven@uwnefl.org or 904-390-3250. Dates/Times may change, check back often for the up to date information.

This MLK Day of Service, join the resident-led Melanin Collaborative Group (MCG) as they continue revitalization efforts in Jacksonville’s historic Eastside. MCG is a community-rooted nonprofit known for uplifting local entrepreneurs, hosting the Jax Melanin Market, and bringing neighbors together through volunteer-driven projects and events.

Building on the progress made during past MLK service days, volunteers will help refresh and enhance beautification efforts throughout the district — including landscaping around street trees, clearing walkways, and adding simple improvements that boost curb appeal and neighborhood pride.

Your time and teamwork help strengthen this vibrant community and support the small businesses, families, and residents who call Out East home.

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Help bring new life and energy to Jacksonville’s historic Eastside! Join the Historic Eastside CDC as they work to strengthen the A. Philip Randolph corridor by installing new bike racks throughout this important community space. A trusted, resident-focused nonprofit, Historic Eastside CDC leads efforts to preserve neighborhood heritage, support local businesses, and create safe, welcoming public areas for everyone.

Bike racks help young people, seniors, and anyone without a car move around more easily and safely. They also support a more people-friendly streetscape — encouraging foot traffic, boosting nearby shops, and building a corridor where neighbors can gather, shop, and connect.

If you enjoy hands-on, outdoor projects where you can use tools and see real results by the end of your shift, this is a rewarding way to spend your MLK Day of Service.
Sign up to help build a more vibrant and accessible Eastside for all.

Join us this MLK Day of Service as we support a longtime Eastside leader and respected senior in the community who has spent years serving his neighbors through weekly community feedings and essential-needs support as leader of his church. His commitment reflects the same values Dr. King championed — compassion, service, and strengthening community from within.

As his personal home also serves as the storage and staging space for this work, from food items to paper goods to the basic necessities he gives to the community, we want to help him continue this important work by:

This project is about uplifting someone who continually uplifts others. By creating a safer, more functional space, we’re helping sustain the work that feeds and supports Eastside families every week.

Join us in supporting Northside Community Involvement (NCI), a nonprofit that strengthens Northwest Jacksonville through youth programs, family support, and transitional housing.

For this MLK Day of Service, volunteers will help update the exterior of a women’s transitional shelter by painting and assisting with light repairs as NCI replaces the building’s siding.

Your service will help create a safer, more welcoming environment for women working toward stability.

Volunteer at Urban Geo-Ponics in support of The Farmacy Project, a creative and empowering program for boys ages 8–17 in Northwest Jacksonville. The Farmacy Project blends physical fitness, anti-bullying tools, agricultural education, arts, mentorship, and hands-on learning to build confidence, leadership skills, and healthy habits.

This MLK Day of Service, volunteers will help strengthen the spaces that make this program possible by building new garden beds, constructing a greenhouse, and creating an enclosure for the outdoor gym area. Your work will help create a safer, more functional, and more inspiring environment for the youth who learn and grow here every day.

By serving at The Farmacy Project, you’re helping cultivate a place where young people can discover their strengths, explore new skills, and envision bright futures.

This MLK Day of Service, join United Way of Northeast Florida, Celebration Church Orange Park, Feeding Northeast Florida, and Challenge Enterprises as they address food insecurity among struggling families in Clay County.

It is estimated that 1 of 6 adults and 1 of 4 children in our community is hungry or facing food insecurity, which is simply not knowing when or how they will get their next meal. The largest growing population experiencing hunger or food insecurity is working families, “ordinary” people who work hard and live on an income that can’t stretch from paycheck to paycheck. 

Volunteers are needed to help unload, sort, and hand food to families in need.

The MLK Day of Service in the Town of Orange Park seeks to embody Dr. King's vision of dignity and opportunity for all through impactful community service initiatives that uplift and strengthen the community. The event takes special note of the town's historical significance, notably as the residence of Anna Kingsley, a prominent African-American businesswoman and landowner, and the Orange Park Normal and Industrial School site, a beacon of education during challenging times.

Join us in supporting the Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA), an organization dedicated to helping older adults live independently, stay connected, and access essential resources. Across our region, more seniors are facing food insecurity, often having to stretch limited budgets while managing rising living costs. NCCOA works every day to ensure older adults have the nutrition and support they deserve.

This MLK Day of Service, volunteers will help install a new senior-focused food pantry, expanding access to reliable, nutritious food for older adults in Nassau County. Tasks may include assembling shelving, organizing pantry supplies, preparing the space for distribution, and moving items into place.

Your service will help create a safe, accessible, and welcoming resource for seniors who rely on NCCOA — a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Join us in supporting Pastor Dinkins of The Worship Center, home of the original Daily Manna ServingCenter — a lifeline for families seeking meals, support, and connection. Daily Manna Serving Center #2 will build on that legacy by offering new opportunities, skills training, and community space.

For this portion of the project, volunteers will help with landscaping beautification to create a safe, welcoming setting for community use.

Your service will help create a clean, accessible exterior for a space designed to expand opportunity, connection, and support for neighbors across the community.

Support Pastor Dinkins of The Worship Center, where the original Daily Manna Serving Center has long served as a lifeline for families seeking meals, support, and connection. Daily Manna Serving Center #2 will build on that legacy by offering new opportunities, skills training, and community space

This volunteer opportunity focuses on pressure washing, deep cleaning, and organizing the warehouse area to prepare the facility for upcoming renovations and programming.

Your work will help create a clean, functional environment that will soon support families, returning citizens, and neighbors seeking new opportunities.

Join us in strengthening our community through dignity, service, and opportunity for all.

Join us in supporting Pastor Dinkins of The Worship Center, home of the original Daily Manna Serving Center — a lifeline for families seeking meals, support, and connection. Daily Manna Serving Center #2 will build on that legacy by offering new opportunities, skills training, and community space

Volunteers will help paint the exterior of the building, giving it a bright, welcoming appearance for the community. Tasks include prepping surfaces, priming, and painting.

Your service will help transform the building into an inviting hub where neighbors can gather, learn, and grow.

Honor Dr. King’s legacy by helping bring a vital community resource to life.

Support Pastor Dinkins of The Worship Center, home to the original Daily Manna Serving Center — a trusted space where families have long found meals, support, and connection. Daily Manna Serving Center #2 will build on that legacy by creating new opportunities for learning, empowerment, and community engagement.

This volunteer role focuses on interior painting to refresh and prepare rooms that will soon host community gatherings, computer access, and hands-on training programs.

Your work will help create a welcoming, safe, and uplifting environment for everyone who enters this space.

Join us in building a stronger community through dignity and opportunity for all.

This MLK Day of Service, join United Way of Northeast Florida, the Schell Sweet Community Resource Center and the Center for Sustainable Agriculture Excellence and Conservation (CSAEC), as we bring nutritious food directly to seniors and neighbors in Jacksonville’s New Town community — an area where food insecurity continues to rise, especially among older adults and working families.

These community partners reflect Dr. King’s belief in strengthening community and ensuring every neighbor has access to opportunity and support. The Schell Sweet Community Resource Center, located on the Edward Waters University campus, has long served as a hub for seniors through health programs, nutrition support, lifelong learning, and community connection. CSAEC expands access to fresh, locally grown food in underserved areas and partners with communities to reduce food insecurity.

Volunteers will unload, sort, and distribute food to seniors and local residents, helping ensure our neighbors have consistent access to healthy meals and the dignity of reliable nourishment. It’s a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy in a community with deep history and resilience.

United Way is proud to partner with Destined for a Change, an organization dedicated to uplifting families and strengthening neighborhoods through hands-on outreach and community support. They understand how neighborhood blight can deeply affect residents — lowering property values, creating safety concerns, reducing quality of life, and eroding community pride.

For MLK Day of Service, Destined for a Change is leading a revitalization effort throughout the Phoenix area — including 8th & Florida Avenue, Pacetti to Franklin Street, Phoenix Avenue, 9th & 10th Streets, and Winthrop Street.

Volunteers are needed to help remove litter, trim overgrowth, sweep sidewalks, and clear debris to improve safety and restore curb appeal. Beautifying these streets isn’t just about appearance; it’s about creating a cleaner, safer environment that strengthens dignity, pride, and connection among neighbors.

Your hands can help Phoenix reclaim its shine.

United Way is proud to partner with Destined for a Change, an organization dedicated to uplifting families and strengthening neighborhoods through hands-on outreach and community support. As part of their vision to expand local food access and create welcoming green spaces, they’re leading a Community Garden Restoration project for MLK Day of Service.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare and revitalize the garden by assembling eight metal raised beds, filling them with wood chips and soil, and planting seasonal vegetables, fruits, and pollinator-friendly plants. Additional tasks include cleaning pathways and refreshing the garden layout to make it safer, more accessible, and ready for community use.

This work helps promote fresh food access, environmental learning, and community pride — one garden bed at a time.

United Way partner Groundwork Jacksonville is dedicated to creating cleaner, greener, and healthier neighborhoods through environmental restoration and community engagement. This MLK Day of Service, they’re partnering with Grace Baptist Church in the Phoenix area to help bring a brand-new community garden to life.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the garden space, assemble raised beds, fill them with soil, plant seasonal vegetables and pollinator plants, and clear pathways to make the area safe and welcoming for local families. This new garden will promote fresh-food access, hands-on learning, and neighborhood pride for the surrounding community.

United Way is proud to partner with Destined for a Change, Feeding Northeast Florida, and beloved Eastside community champion Honey Holzendorf to bring a much-needed food distribution to the Phoenix neighborhood for MLK Day of Service.

Volunteers are needed to set up distribution tables, pack, manage lines, assist neighbors with receiving groceries, and help hand out special “Love Packages” containing hygiene items and handwritten notes of encouragement for families and seniors. This site will serve as a welcoming pickup location, offering nourishment, care, and hope to households experiencing basic-needs challenges.

Your service can help Phoenix families feel supported and seen during a time when it matters most.

United Way of Northeast Florida is proud to partner with Impact Clay and the Center for Sustainable Agriculture Excellence and Conservation (CSAES) to bring fresh food and essential resources directly to families in Keystone Heights as part of the Impact Clay Train — a mobile, neighborhood-centered initiative that connects private, nonprofit, public, and faith-based partners to communities across Clay County.

CSAES helps expand access to fresh, locally grown food in underserved areas and works alongside residents to reduce food insecurity and strengthen community well-being. Together with Impact Clay — an organization that strengthens Clay County by connecting partners and expanding access to essential resources — this special MLK Day of Service stop will make a meaningful difference for local families.

Volunteers are needed to assist with this food distribution, helping set up stations, greet residents, distribute fresh produce to households in need, and help with break down after the distribution. Your support helps ensure families have reliable nourishment and the dignity of a well-stocked pantry.

Join Impact Clay, CSAES, and United Way of Northeast Florida in bringing hope, nourishment, and community connection to Keystone Heights — one train stop at a time.

United Way is proud to partner with Destined for a Change, an organization dedicated to uplifting families and strengthening neighborhoods through hands-on outreach and community support. This MLK Day of Service, they are helping an elderly or disabled neighbor by repairing and reinforcing an existing handicap ramp, ensuring safe and accessible entry into the home.

If you are comfortable using basic tools like drills, saws, or hammers, you’ll be a great fit for this project. Tasks may include stabilizing ramp sections, replacing damaged boards, securing handrails, and adding fresh paint for protection and visibility.

Your hands can help restore safety, independence, and peace of mind for a Phoenix neighbor

United Way partner Groundwork Jacksonville is dedicated to creating cleaner, greener, and healthier neighborhoods through environmental restoration and community engagement. They understand how neglected parks and public spaces can impact a community — reducing safety, discouraging use, and diminishing pride, especially for young people who rely on them the most.

For MLK Day of Service, GroundWork Jax is leading a revitalization effort at Kooker Park in the Phoenix neighborhood. This park is a vital gathering place for local youth and families, and restoring it helps ensure they have a safe, welcoming space to play, learn, and connect.

Volunteers are needed to help remove litter, clear overgrowth, tidy pathways, and support a variety of other on-site improvements that enhance safety and restore the park’s vibrancy. Park beautification is more than a cleanup — it strengthens dignity, pride, and connection throughout the community.

Literacy is the foundation of all learning—and you can help build it!

Students in grades K–3 are in the critical stage of learning to read, while students in grade 4 and beyond are reading to learn. You can make a lasting impact by joining us for Literacy Days and reading to children. This small act can make a big difference—boosting language and listening skills, sparking imagination, and encouraging creativity.

Funny faces and silly voices are highly encouraged! Since this is the week of Valentine's Day, we will be using that as a theme for this event.

Literacy Days begin at 3:30pm on the day and at the address listed above, last about an hour, and are limited to 20 volunteers per date.

Your efforts to read to students align with our program goals of increasing the literacy rate of Duval County students! 

Books will be provided. 

Help Prep Food for Distribution (wrapping hamburgers/hot dogs)

Help distribute food and condiments

Ensure the line moves as smoothly as possible/help direct to the beverage area

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

C.R.O.W.N. stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.

Natural hair care items are frequently overlooked when toiletry items are donated. Not all hair and skincare products meet the unique needs of the natural hair community, and many homeless service providers have difficulty providing these necessary items. Many students from struggling families within our school system have a great need for these seldom-donated products as well. 

This is one of our DIY (Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects). DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies that serve the homeless or veteran populations. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE or check out our Amazon wish list HERE. If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.

If you need community service hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with cards created. 

For questions, please contact us HERE.

Many children within Nassau County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. 

Packs can be completed in three easy steps:

1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age! 

2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):

3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.

4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.

Volunteer Hours

For those that require service hours, one half-hour (for travel) plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant. 

Personal Care Kits is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Personal Care Kits

Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE.

HINT: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy or activity and/or kid-themed items. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant. 

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive

Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are essential items for families with young children — but they’re also costly, and not covered by assistance programs like SNAP. By donating these items, you’re helping parents meet a critical basic need and ensuring babies in our community stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.

We welcome donations of diapers in all sizes (especially sizes 3–6), along with wipes and diaper cream. All items will be distributed to families in need through our trusted community partners.

Hour Verification:
Participants may earn:

·         0.5 hours for coordinating and dropping off donations, plus

·         1 additional hour for each complete “diaper care kit” donated:

o    1 pack of diapers

o    2 packs of wipes

o    1 tube of diaper cream
(Hours are awarded to one participant per kit.)

Your contribution directly supports local parents and children. Thank you for helping families in Northeast Florida thrive!

For any questions, please contact us HERE.

Increasingly, many children in grades kindergarten to high school, are in households that struggle financially and do not have regular access to food and basic hygiene products. Feminine products are ineligible for coverage under food stamps and SNAP benefits, contributing to what is called “period poverty”. In the US, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lack access to feminine hygiene products, which leads to embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. Furthermore, if a girl has to stay home every time she has her period, she will fall behind her classmates by 145 days. Consistent school absences lead to a drop in grades and performance, which will have lasting repercussions in these students’ lives. By providing these items, these girls will have one less thing to worry about and be able to focus on what is really important – their education!

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.

Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:

Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.

Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:

Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.

Increasingly, many children in grades kindergarten to high school, are in households that struggle financially and do not have regular access to food and basic hygiene products. Feminine products are ineligible for coverage under food stamps and SNAP benefits, contributing to what is called “period poverty”. In the US, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lack access to feminine hygiene products, which leads to embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. Furthermore, if a girl has to stay home every time she has her period, she will fall behind her classmates by 145 days. Consistent school absences lead to a drop in grades and performance, which will have lasting repercussions in these students’ lives. By providing these items, these girls will have one less thing to worry about and be able to focus on what is really important – their education!

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive

Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are essential items for families with young children — but they’re also costly, and not covered by assistance programs like SNAP. By donating these items, you’re helping parents meet a critical basic need and ensuring babies in our community stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.

We welcome donations of diapers in all sizes (especially sizes 3–6), along with wipes and diaper cream. All items will be distributed to families in need through our trusted community partners.

Hour Verification:
Participants may earn:

·         0.5 hours for coordinating and dropping off donations, plus

·         1 additional hour for each complete “diaper care kit” donated:

o    1 pack of diapers

o    2 packs of wipes

o    1 tube of diaper cream
(Hours are awarded to one participant per kit.)

Your contribution directly supports local parents and children. Thank you for helping families in Northeast Florida thrive!

For any questions, please contact us HERE.

Personal Care Kits is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Personal Care Kits

Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE.

HINT: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy or activity and/or kid-themed items. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant. 

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Many children within Nassau County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. 

Packs can be completed in three easy steps:

1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age! 

2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):

3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.

4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.

Volunteer Hours

For those that require service hours, one half-hour (for travel) plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant. 

Many children within Clay County do not have regular access to food. As you can imagine, this instability has an impact on their health and academic success. Snack packs will alleviate some of their discomfort and worry that negatively affects their learning, social interactions, and ability to enjoy life as a child should. 

Packs can be completed in three easy steps:

1) Decorate a blank paper bag. A bright, colorful bag can really cheer up a child of any age! 

2) Stuff the bag with the following items (all items should be easy to open, non-perishable, and should need a microwave at most to cook):

3) Create a positive, motivational card for the child and place it in each bag.

4) When you have completed the project and are ready to donate your bags, please contact volunteer@uwnefl.org.

Volunteer Hours

For those that require service hours, one half-hour (for travel) plus one hour for every two complete snack packs with card will be given for one participant. 

Personal Care Kits is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. Once you have responded to this need United Way of Northeast Florida will contact you within 48 hours. 

Personal Care Kits

Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood. Kits will be dispersed to our community network to be distributed to students or through other non-profit partner agencies who serve the homeless or veteran population. 

Please download a guide with a list of suggested items HERE.

HINT: You may create kid-friendly kits by adding in a small toy or activity and/or kid-themed items. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one hour for every two kits with card created. These hours are capped at 10.5 hours for one participant. 

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project. 

Happy Bottoms Diaper Drive

Diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are essential items for families with young children — but they’re also costly, and not covered by assistance programs like SNAP. By donating these items, you’re helping parents meet a critical basic need and ensuring babies in our community stay clean, healthy, and comfortable.

We welcome donations of diapers in all sizes (especially sizes 3–6), along with wipes and diaper cream. All items will be distributed to families in need through our trusted community partners.

Hour Verification:
Participants may earn:

·         0.5 hours for coordinating and dropping off donations, plus

·         1 additional hour for each complete “diaper care kit” donated:

o    1 pack of diapers

o    2 packs of wipes

o    1 tube of diaper cream
(Hours are awarded to one participant per kit.)

Your contribution directly supports local parents and children. Thank you for helping families in Northeast Florida thrive!

For any questions, please contact us HERE.

Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.

Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:

Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag. 

For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour  for travel plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.

Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.

Increasingly, many children in grades kindergarten to high school, are in households that struggle financially and do not have regular access to food and basic hygiene products. Feminine products are ineligible for coverage under food stamps and SNAP benefits, contributing to what is called “period poverty”. In the US, nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school because they lack access to feminine hygiene products, which leads to embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. Furthermore, if a girl has to stay home every time she has her period, she will fall behind her classmates by 145 days. Consistent school absences lead to a drop in grades and performance, which will have lasting repercussions in these students’ lives. By providing these items, these girls will have one less thing to worry about and be able to focus on what is really important – their education!

Please contact us HERE to arrange a donation time at the recipient organization. 

Literacy is the foundation of all learning—and you can help build it!

Students in grades K–3 are in the critical stage of learning to read, while students in grade 4 and beyond are reading to learn. You can make a lasting impact by joining us for Literacy Days and reading to children. This small act can make a big difference—boosting language and listening skills, sparking imagination, and encouraging creativity.

Funny faces and silly voices are highly encouraged! Since this is the week of Dr. Seuss's Birthday we will be using that as a theme for this event!

Literacy Days begin at 3:30pm on the day and at the address listed above, last about an hour, and are limited to 20 volunteers per date.

Your efforts to read to students align with our program goals of increasing the literacy rate of Duval County students! 

Books will be provided. 

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Guide attendees to and from different performance stages and activity areas.

Supervise children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, games and the bounce house area

Assist with Waivers & Armband placement as needed in Check-In Area

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Assist with setting up MCG/Sponsor tents, tables, and chairs.

Set up signage, banners, and information booths.

Manage the breakdown and clean-up process once the event concludes.

Help Prep Food for Distribution (wrapping hamburgers/hot dogs)

Help distribute food and condiments

Ensure the line moves as smoothly as possible/help direct to the beverage area

Help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment throughout the event

 Ensuring trash bins are regularly emptied.

 Direct vendors/attendees to the trash area

Direct Vehicles to designated parking lot areas

Assist in the efficient use of the parking lot

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Manage Traffic Flow

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

Engage with Guests & Vendors to take the event survey

Communicate via walkie-talkie to others as needed

Provide assistance and guidance to vendors/ attendees as needed

To assist staff by performing general and clerical tasks, and to provide customer service, emotional support, and comfort measures to patients, families, and visitors. Assist staff with tasks such as preparing rooms for patient exams and stocking supplies. Place appointment reminder calls to patients.

Assists staff by providing customer service and general assistance to patients and visitors in all areas of the Emergency Department. Weekly opportunities available for four hour shifts during all hours of the day and evening.

The Gift Shops provide a place where patients, visitors, and employees may purchase gift items. Volunteers assist with cashiering, customer service, and merchandising functions.

Functions as an ambassador of the organization by greeting and assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and courteous manner. The volunteer will escort customers or provide specific directions, information, and assistance to various locations on the specific campus where assigned in a proactive and courteous manner.

Any day, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., serve as an ambassador of good will to those in the hospital. Volunteers with the Visitation Program functions as an ambassador of goodwill visiting and interacting with patients, families and staff. The volunteer's mission is to lift the spirit and reduce the emotional suffering of those who are ill and alone. Volunteers seek to communicate in ways that show compassion and concern by bringing encouragement, hope and joy to patients who might otherwise have no visitors. The volunteer's role is to care and to listen.

Dog Therapy provides emotional support to patients through visitation by trained dogs. Volunteers visit with patients in their hospital room. Dog should be 1-year old. Contact us for more information on requirements for this meaningful service opportunity.

Dog Therapy provides emotional support to patients through visitation by trained dogs. Volunteers visit with patients in their hospital room. Dog should be 1-year old. Contact us for more information on requirements for this meaningful service opportunity.

Any day, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., serve as an ambassador of good will to those in the hospital. Volunteers with the Visitation Program functions as an ambassador of goodwill visiting and interacting with patients, families and staff. The volunteer's mission is to lift the spirit and reduce the emotional suffering of those who are ill and alone. Volunteers seek to communicate in ways that show compassion and concern by bringing encouragement, hope and joy to patients who might otherwise have no visitors. The volunteer's role is to care and to listen.

Functions as an ambassador of the organization by greeting and assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and courteous manner. The volunteer will escort customers or provide specific directions, information, and assistance to various locations on the specific campus where assigned in a proactive and courteous manner.

The Gift Shops provide a place where patients, visitors, and employees may purchase gift items. Volunteers assist with cashiering, customer service, and merchandising functions.

Assists staff by providing customer service and general assistance to patients and visitors in all areas of the Emergency Department. Weekly opportunities available for four hour shifts during all hours of the day and evening.

To assist staff by performing general and clerical tasks, and to provide customer service, emotional support, and comfort measures to patients, families, and visitors. Assist staff with tasks such as preparing rooms for patient exams and stocking supplies. Place appointment reminder calls to patients.

MAGIC READING CARPETS

Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kit Projects Volunteer Waiver and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

Download instructions here. Check out our Amazon supply list here to purchase supplies online.

When purchasing the fleece, make it a family affair! If you have young children, this is a wonderful opportunity to let them help pick out a child-friendly pattern and feel connected to this project. It's also a wonderful way to help children understand some of the needs in our community.

For those seeking service hours, we will verify one hour per 30" carpet.

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many carpets you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY MAGIC READING CARPETS:

Magic Reading Carpets is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. 

Magic Reading Carpets are fun, colorful reading mats for preschool students handmade by volunteers! Our goals is to help get young minds excited for literacy and these mats encourage an inviting reading environment. Children love curling up on their soft, comfortable carpets and opening a book to read. They are mobile so their 'book nook' can be anywhere the carpet can go. 

 SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

Please be sure the acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.

WHAT TO DO:

We invite to you participate in this DIY Project by collecting supplies on your own or through a drive. You can download a list of the most requested supply items here.

You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies and drop off the items to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.

Some helpful tips for hosting a drive can be found HERE.

More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE

You will earn service hours as you do it! We will offer one hour of service for every 15 items collected and delivered for one participant. 

When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many items you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.

WHY THIS DRIVE:

School Supplies Drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more.

Purchasing or collecting school supplies is a great way to support the work that we do through our Full Service Schools and school partners. School supplies are needed year-round, not only at the beginning of the school year.

There is a strong need for classroom supplies, including Sharpies, dry erase markers, clipboards, disinfectant wipes, sheet protectors, and small individual whiteboards.