Hunger, Homelessness, Poverty
Contact: (916)446-0874. Email Cyndy Pressley at volunteer@SacLoaves.org. Note: Sign up early as sometimes there is a 3-6 week wait.
Loaves and Fishes provides a nutritious lunch for needy families and individuals. They are currently taking up to 6 students each Saturday and Sunday, and while they do not have any guests in the dining room, their hot meals are being served out the back window of the dining room.
Include Geo-verification & a supervisor signature when creating logs, along with an email.
305 North 12th Street in Sacramento
Contact: (916) 284-1396 or email@rivercityfoodbank.org
Located in mid-town and Arden-Arcade, this agency serves an array of clientele. Help carry food to clients' car by choosing "Distributions" when signing up online.
1800 – 28th Street, Sacramento 95816. The Center at St. Matthew’s 2300 Edison Ave, Sacramento, CA
Contact Karen Edwards (916)453-1482, ext.15
St. John's is a comprehensive residential program that helps formerly homeless women and their children build a new life.
IMPORTANT: Create an online profile as a volunteer, and then email Ms. Edwards for more information. kedwards@saintjohnsprogram.org
Current opportunities for in-person volunteering include: helping in the kitchen, childcare, and the warehouse.
Volunteers assist with food distribution or other services.
Sac Food Bank's goal is to offer our community the resources they need to shape their best tomorrow.
Contact: (916)456-1980
Food Bank
1951 Bell Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
Programs provide low-income and homeless individuals and families w/ housing, food & other services. Programs run Monday through Friday.
Contact: (530)756-4008
Davis Community Meals and Housing
202 F St. Davis CA 95616
Maryhouse is a daytime, no barrier, drop-in center for women and families experiencing homelessness. The program provides breakfast and respite for the homeless women in our community and is part of the Loaves and Fishes Campus.
1321 N C. Street, Sac CA 95811 (knock on the door if a staff member is not outside)
Possible available shifts if your school schedule allows:
1st Wed, 1st Fri,
3rd Wed & Fri,
4th Weds & Fri
7 am - 9am
Email Ms. Shannon Stevens to coordinate specific dates.
The primary need is Monday through Friday with the meal program: 8 am - 11 am.
Wellspring in Sacramento's Oak Park, nurtures the innate goodness and personal self-esteem of women and their children.
Genelle Smith (916) 454-9688, ext. 207, genelle.wellspring@comcast.net
3414 4th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
Serves dinner to the hungry seven days a week. Students over 16 can volunteer without parental supervision. Students between 13-15 years of age need a parent to remain with them. Volunteers under 13 cannot be accommodated at this time.
Contact: (530) 497-5146
You MUST CALL FIRST, or complete the online form. Do not show up to serve without receiving approval from the Upper Room.
1868 Broadway Street in Placerville.
Mercy Pedalers are bicyclers and tricyclers reaching out to men and women experiencing homelessness on the streets. It is a ministry of presence and action based on the “Works of Mercy” and emphasizing “Welcoming the Stranger”.
You must complete the Volunteer Application and sign the Release of Liability Waiver Form.
Sister Libby Fernandez
2419 L Street #6
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 879-5581
LMFernandez@sistersofmercy.org
Assist with food and clothing organization and distribution.
Contact: (916)685-8453
9820 Dino Dr, Ste. 140 in Elk Grove 95624
Serving those in need with respect and dignity. Complete the Volunteer Application and you will be contacted.
530-885-1921
1788 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn CA 95603
From humble beginnings in 2004 as a winter only shelter program serving 40 homeless people per night, The Gathering Inn (TGI) is now a multifaceted, multi-location agency serving over 185 homeless men, women, and children each and every day right here in Placer County through programs at four separate locations. Send a message through the online form to begin volunteering.
Multiple Placer County Locations
916-791-9355
Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank's number one goal is to feed people in our community.
6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662
Keith Wright; info@orangevalefoodbank.org
(916) 304-FOOD
First United Methodist Sacramento
2100 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Email Julie to schedule your service: juliesong3@gmail.com
On Monday and Saturday mornings help is needed serving meals from 8am to noon. Meals and showers are provided to those in need.
Anyone can help a foster child. Ticket to Dream is dedicated to creating hope and opportunity for foster children across the nation, so they can just be kids. Hope starts with having shoes and clothing that fit, lifting their self-esteem. School supplies and access to computers so they have the tools they need to succeed in school. Getting to experience the joy of a gift under the tree, a trip to the zoo or joining a sports team.
Volunteers help sort, package, and ready donations for shipment to foster children nationally. Most shifts are 3.5 hours on Wednesday mornings which works well during holidays and summer.
8413 Washington Blvd #100
Roseville, CA
At St. Philomene Parish
YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH THE MOBILESERVE EVENT FOR CORE SERVICE CREDIT! St. Philomene School’s multi-purpose room at 5:30 PM on Tuesday evening. Jesuit students who are 14 and older must register on MobileServe.
Tuesdays
2320 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
RCFL is powered by volunteers. We thank our many loyal volunteers who work tirelessly to help feed the hungry week after week, year after year. RCFL is a non-profit charitable organization and, as such, is covered under the "Good Samaritan Act." Volunteers are always needed, welcomed, and greatly appreciated!
Those interested in volunteering should read the website information, download the interest form at the bottom of the page, and email us at rcfoodlocker@gmail.com
St. John Vianney Parish
10497 Coloma Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
We are grateful to continue fulfilling our Food Closet mission due to generous volunteers from several local churches, community groups and individuals. There are many Volunteer opportunities. Use the phone number below to volunteer.
890 Morse Ave. Sacramento CA 95608
Call the Food Closet: (916) 483-1942
Volunteers are needed periodically to help with food distribution, work in the garden, sort food, and help with our special events. Email Amy Volunteer@TwinLakesFoodbank.org
Twin Lakes Food Bank
327 Montrose Drive, Folsom 95630
Nourish families, children, students, seniors, unhoused individuals, and now another vulnerable population: essential food system workers. Let's cook up a food system that is OF, BY and FOR ALL.
Sign up for an orientation on the site. Email natalie@yolofoodbank.org with questions.
233 Harter Avenue, Woodland 95776
At St. Ignatius Parish
On the last Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center, St. Ignatius hosts a free hot dinner open to anyone in our community who is hungry.
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
siparish@stignatiussac.org
The dinner is held in the Parish Center, located at the back right corner of the large parking lot behind the main church building.
Multi service agency with a very helpful website.
Bell ringing is not eligible for Core Service credit.
Contact: (916)563-3732
Multiple locations in Sacramento.
From serving meals to disaster victims to helping with blood drives, volunteers contribute throughout our community. Please note: Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments must be fully vaccinated. Instructions on providing information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application online.
Carmichael Food Closet has opportunities to serve every week. The community can receive care and help from the food closet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, except holidays. Review the site and volunteer calendar. There is a 30-minute orientation required prior to your first shift.
Email Tiffany Mock-Goeman with questions
5645 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael, CA
Our Mission: To sustain communities by nourishing families experiencing food insecurity, educating the community about hunger, while advocating for hunger relief.
Our Vision: To eliminate hunger.
Warehouse: 8284 Industrial Ave Roseville, CA 95678
Orientation required for ongoing work. See volunteer calendar linked above for specific opportunities.
Greater Sacramento
Step 1: Create a Volunteer Profile
All volunteers must create a volunteer profile. Click “Register for an Event” or “Sign In” and follow the instructions to create your volunteer profile! (You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer on a job site.)
Step 2: Attend a HabiTour
You will need to register for a HabiTour. HabiTours are one-hour volunteer orientations where we go more in-depth about the Habitat mission and volunteer opportunities.
Step 3: It’s Hammer Time!
After you attend a HabiTour, you can begin signing up for volunteer shifts. Log into your volunteer profile to see a list of available volunteer days.
Rancho Cordova Sierra Service Project’s purpose is to build strong connections and resilience among communities, by equipping volunteers in home repair skills and community-based projects. Making necessary home repairs accessible to historically underserved residents allows communities to thrive and individuals to safely age in place.
Days of Service are for youth, young adults, and intergenerational teams. Everyone 6th grade and up is welcome to join. Youth under the age of 18 need parent permission. Space is limited.
Email: Director@sierraserviceproject.org to express interest. Further details available on thier site.
Volunteer opportunities include food prep, serving meals, organizing the food pantry, and watering our shade trees. Please click below to be added to our email list. Program updates are emailed monthly. Complete the online form to begin the process of being a volunteer.
1901 East Beamer St, Woodland, CA, 95776
530-661-1218
volunteer@fourthandhope.org
Saturday Community Breakfast Service: Elk Grove United Methodist Church has taken a magnificent step in helping our community and neighbors who are in need.
They are looking for volunteers to sign up for Saturdays to cook, clean, or just help out.
Volunteers are needed Staurday, 7:30am to 10:00am to help set up, cook, serve, and clean up. Contact the church office to volunteer at office@elkgroveumc.org or 916-686-8303
8986 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Table Farm Table Bread
Table Farm shares produce with the S. Sac Interfaith Food Closet. It assists with the work of maintaining and growing food. Table Farm works in ways that might lessen the prevalence of isolation and bolster a vibrant, sustainable community rooted in God's all-inclusive love.
Volunteers are needed Staurdays, 9am to 11:00am and Tuesdays 5:30-7pm. Register prior to serving.
23rd St. & Anita Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822