There are many ways to help at Source, on a “drop in” or ongoing basis. This page provides an overview and is updated as needs change.
How To Volunteer:
1. Fill Out Volunteer Form
2. Fill out waiver (Fill out once a year): https://sourcemn.org/
3. Come at times posted below to: 2609 Stevens Ave S, Mpls MN 55408
Regular volunteer shifts:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Friday times posted below
- 4th Saturday of month
WE CURRENTLY HAVE AN URGENT NEED FOR DRIVERS TO SUPPORT OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY.
As things change weekly, we’ll update this page with current volunteer needs and schedules.
Week of 2/10-2/14: Delivery, Packing & Prayer Times
Tuesday (2/10): Prayer: 2:30p – Packing & Driving: 3:00–6:30 PM
Wednesday (2/11): Prayer: 12:30p – Packing & Driving: 1:00 PM–6:30 PM.
Friday: TBA
• Friday Volunteer Driving & Packing needs will be posted here weekly each Thursday, and on the Source FB page.
Spanish Speakers Needed
– Spanish speaking volunteers needed for call backs on food delivery details & Pastor Counseling and Prayer (come during volunteer times and let us know or call 612-822-5200 if interested)
Food, Diapers & Hygiene Products Needed
– Hygiene Bags: Soap, Laundry Pods, shampoo, toothpaste/brushes, deodorant, feminine products and TP. We do not have any whole sale connection for hygiene products. Churches and Organizations collecting products and/or making bags are ideal.
– Diapers (esp size 6-7)
– Black Beans (1-2 lb cans or bags), Rice (1-2 lb bags), Tomatoes, Eggs & Potatoes
– Toilet Paper & Laundry Pods
– Bread: we are looking for bakery partners/restaurants, etc. who can help us on an ongoing basis
A big THANK YOU to partners currently hosting drives:
Happy Monday – Every Day Church
Hamburguesas El Gordo
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HMec7kMT8/
(If you are hosting a drive please let us know!)
For more information on the current immigrant crisis, please visit our Immigrant Outreach page.
Much of the Latino Community is concerned and fearful of being in public and coming to receive groceries. We are trying to organize volunteer drivers on short notice to help deliver or give rides home. We have pivoted and in addition to our food shelf we have begun to weekly resource 600-1,000 home deliveries through volunteer drivers and mobile pop-ups at local churches and organizations. We typically average 100 volunteer hours weekly through many Latino Volunteers who most are currently afraid to leave their homes.
Increased help is needed to support our community:
• Volunteer Food Deliveries & Packing
• Supportive & Emergency Housing (email info [at] sourcemn [dot] org)
• Donations for increased food, legal fees & rent support.
Need Food or Know Someone Who Does?
Request food for yourself or for your school or church network.
• For your own home: Come to food shelf Tues. 9am-12pm or request delivery at info [at] sourcemn [dot] org
We cannot guarantee delivery of food. Deliveries are dependent on location, volunteers and supplies. Our weekly list will roll over to the following week only if a home was not delivered to in current week. Please send requests each week.
• Source can supply food for 1-5 families you are connected to and will deliver. Come during delivery times listed above.
• Network of 10-100 homes your church/organization is connected with and will recruit drivers to distribute. Please email us at info [at] sourcemn [dot] org to arrange best option:
- Drivers may be able to come directly to the Source Community Center to get groceries for families.
- Mobile Pop-Up: Organization comes and gets food to take to their own location to distribute to volunteer drivers.
If you would like to volunteer or want more information about specific ways to get involved, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org.
General Volunteer Information
Volunteer Opportunities: Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to be contacted about volunteering!
- Wednesdays
- Food Shelf – Volunteers needed 11 am-1 pm, 1-3 pm, 3-5 pm, and 5-7 pm (this is our busiest day and we are in need of volunteers especially between 1-5pm)
- Thursdays
- ESL Class 2:30-3:30 (Seasonal) (teachers or child care needed)
- Cooking class – 4 pm – 6 pm
- Community dinner 6pm
- Bible Study – 6:30pm – 8pm
- Fridays
- Food Shelf Prep – Volunteers needed 1-3 pm and 3-5 pm
- Saturdays
- Food Shelf: 4th Saturdays of the Month (3rd in November and December) – Volunteers needed 9:00-11:30 am.
- Source Work Days: 1st Saturdays of the Month* – 8:30 am – 12 pm (This works well if you desire to bring a group from your organization, church, school, etc.)
Also need volunteers to join teams that are involved with the following:
- Make Homeless Meals or Snack Packs–
- Churches with commercial kitchens can put together homeless snack bags (a bag lunch without a sandwich)
- Church without a commercial kitchen can put together “Blessing Bags” (bag with travel toothbrush and toothpaste, socks, deodorant, granola or protein bars, and inspirational notes)
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org.
Already signed up to volunteer? Click HERE for more information and what to expect.
Donation Items Needed:
Food items needed: Rice, canned black beans, pasta, mac and cheese, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, cereal, and tortillas.
Women’s Drop-In items: Examples include shampoo and conditioner, soap, moisturizing facial masks, hair ties/ponytails, socks, and feminine products.
Other needs: Diapers, laundry detergent, paper towels, and toilet paper. These are the most requested items by our food shelf recipients.
We need tools for future projects and general up keep. We now have 5 buildings and 3 service vehicles so any donations are much appreiciated!