Hunger exists year-round in our community. The following opportunities are great for people of all ages, families, school groups, faith communities, business groups/coworkers, retirees, etc.
Serving at St. Ben’s Community Meal – Capuchin Community Services
Serve beverages and condiments, hand out trays and clean tables and chairs. Sunday – Friday, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Contact Shirelle Jenkins at sjenkins@thecapuchins.org or 414-933-1300 ext. 1123
Food Sorting to Solve Hunger – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Box products and sort fresh produce from local farmers. Weekday hours; 9 a.m.-noon and/or 1-4 p.m.
Contact David Berka at dberka@feedingamericawi.org or 414-831-6326.
Food Pantry Assistance – Friedens Community Ministries
Greet and assist families with choosing food and/or sort and stock shelves at Zion Rock food pantry on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Tuesday, Nov. 21; 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Additional dates available.
Contact Sandy Yang at volunteer@FriedensPantry.org or 414-289-6030.
Help to Stock Our Sandwich Fridge – Guest House of Milwaukee
Help feed our hungry guests by making and donating 50, 100 or 200 sandwiches.
Contact Emily Firlinger at emilyfirlinger@guesthouseofmilwaukee.org or 414-316-2012.
Lunch on Tuesdays – Meta House
Bring and serve bag or hot lunches for 40 women undergoing outpatient substance abuse treatment. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Perfect opportunity for groups of five to eight people.
Contact Laura Jacobson at ljacobson@metahouse.org or 414-977-5823.
Serve Meals for the Elderly – Milwaukee Christian Center
Help prepare, serve and clean up an Asian meal with Hmong, Laotian, Caucasian and Latino seniors. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact Bernadette Arellano at barellano@mccwi.org or 414-645-5350 Ext. 119
Dinner at the Shelter – Milwaukee Women’s Center
Prepare and serve dinner for about 20 women and their children any day of the week; ideal for small groups.
Contact Jeri Kavanaugh at jkavanaugh@communityadvocates.net or 414-270-2984.
Provide Dinner for Youth – Pathfinders
Prepare a weekday dinner at home or in our kitchen for homeless youth and young adults at the Drop-In Center; stay to enjoy the 5:30 p.m. dinner if you wish.
Contact Susan Raines at sraines@pathfindersmke.org or 414-988-6870.
Meal Servers – Repairers of the Breach
Serve a breakfast and/or lunch meal to homeless individuals at daytime shelter. Meals are served Mondays-Saturdays; breakfast, 7-9:30 a.m. and lunch 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Contact Ralpheal Gordon at centermanager@repairers.org or 414-342-9323.
Serve Meals to Families and Individuals – St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee
Assist in food preparation, service, clean up and provide hospitality to north and/or south side meal program guests. Weekdays and weekends; 3:30-7 p.m.
Contact Peggy West at pwest@svdpmilw.org or 414-915-3353.
Feed the Homeless and Hungry – The Gathering Of Southeast WI
Individuals/small groups are needed to prepare, serve and clean up weekday breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church or small groups only on Monday and Wednesday dinner, 3:45-6 p.m. at Christian Faith Fellowship Church.
Contact Angela Wright at angela@thegatheringwis.org or 414-272-4122
Food Pantry Help – Triangle of Hope
Unload truck, sort and pack food and assist clients in selecting food. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Contact Rheatra Daniels Hubbard at triangleofhopeinc@gmail.com or 414-871-0350.
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