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HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Week of 12/18-12/31: Volunteers & Drivers Needed

Much of the Latino Community is concerned and fearful to be in public and come to receive groceries, Toys for Tots, or our Christmas Dignity Dinner. We are trying to organize volunteer drivers on short notice to help deliver or give rides home.

Drivers & Volunteers Needed:
– 12/18 Thur: 2p-4p (Packing for hope academy pop-up/delliveries)
– 12/19 Fri: Noon-4pm (Toys for Tots) – Hosts & Rides
– 12/20 Sat. Noon-5pm (Toys for Tots) – Hosts & Rides
– 12/20 4p-8p: Christmas Dignity Dinner – Rides and Hosting
– Hosts: Please wear Black Shirt & Black Pants (or dark pants)

– 12/23 Tues: 9am-Noon
– 12/24 NO WEDNESDAY FOOD SHELF
– 12/27 Saturday: 9am-11:30am

– 12/30 Tues: 9am-Noon
– 12/31 NO WEDNESDAY FOOD SHELF

New Year Back to Normal Schedule
– 1/6/26 9am-Noon and 1/7 11am-6:30pm

Email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org and state the times you are available, the number of volunteers with you, and how many passengers can fit in your vehicle.

Fill out our waiver form if you haven’t this year. https://sourcemn.org/waiver/

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Friday, December 19th Noon-4pm or Saturday, December 20th Noon-5pm: Come gather and deliver toys to families who have signed up for Toys-4-Tots but can’t come to us to get them. You don’t have to come for the whole time- if interested, email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org and fill out our waiver form if you haven’t already done so this year. https://sourcemn.org/waiver/

Saturday, December 20th, 3:30-7:30pm: Come help us serve our Christmas with Dignity dinner at our community center located at 2609 Stevens Avenue. We hope to serve 100 people restaurant style with tablecloths and silverware. If interested, email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org and fill out our waiver form if you haven’t this year. https://sourcemn.org/waiver/

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Source MN is currently recruiting volunteers to provide rides home for pedestrian food recipients as well as deliveries of food. Many food insecure people have reached out to us asking if this would be possible in these challenging times in Minneapolis. We are attempting this for a limited time only. Both the drivers and the food clients are participating at their own risk; Source is not responsible for safe transportation.

If you desire a delivery to your home, please contact our staff or send an email to info [at] sourcemn [dot] org

If you desire to provide a ride or do deliveries, please email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org and fill out our waiver form at https://sourcemn.org/waiver/

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We’re excited to welcome volunteers to our Holiday Opportunities as we share hope, joy, and practical care with our community. From Thanksgiving groceries to Toys for Tots, Christmas dinner, holiday cookies, and year-end food distribution, there are so many meaningful ways to serve.

Upcoming Opportunities:
• 11/26 – Thanksgiving Groceries
• 12/19–12/20 – Toys for Tots
• 12/20 – Christmas Dignity Dinner @ Source
• 12/23 – Christmas Cookies & Groceries
• 12/27 – Food Distribution

We have a lot of ways to get plugged in! Join us for food shelf distributions, food shelf prep, cooking classes, Latino Outreach, community meal, Bible study, service projects, summer homeless outreach, and more!

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.

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Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteers Needed

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.