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The bell ringing season starts each November and runs through Christmas Eve, when the red kettles are packed away for the season. Volunteers are the difference between an empty kettle and one that raises about $30 per hour – enough to provide a family with two bags of groceries, or shelter an individual for a night.
Santa Claus is coming to town! The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department will once again be joined by Santa Claus for the annual food shelf fundraiser. Firefighters, Santa, and all the helpers will be touring parts of Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View on Monday, December 1st through December 4th. Join them along the parade route or bring your dry goods to one of the viewing locations for pick up. The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. on the day/route listed. Non-perishable food items can also be brought to Station One at any time.
Make a difference in Anoka County by volunteering with ACBC Food Shelf. From greeting families in the food market and thrift store to stocking shelves, sorting donations, driving deliveries, or offering specialized skills, volunteers are the backbone of ACBC’s mission to fight hunger and empower the community. Flexible opportunities are available for individuals, youth, families, and groups—including corporate teams and students seeking service hours. Join ACBC Food Shelf to give back, build connections, and help neighbors thrive.
The 35th Annual Anoka Tree Lighting event is sure to be a festive celebration that’s fun for the whole family! Enjoy a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Santa Shack, listen to the cheerful sounds of the 7th Avenue Carolers, and savor holiday music throughout the evening. Giving Back to the Community Toys for Joy will be collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children in need! Gifts can be dropped off at their booth in the plaza. They are also selling s'mores to enjoy around the bonfires. The Anoka Women of Today will be gathering non-perishable food items and monetary donations for ACBC Food Shelf. They will also be selling hot chocolate to warm you up!
Coated In Love is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with 100% proceeds going to our mission of providing hope, help and resources to people experiencing homelessness and to all who are in need. Our one-day event — 3000 Acts of Kindness — brings our mission into action. This is a place where all those experiencing homelessness are personally invited to come and receive material needs, but more importantly, to be truly seen, known, and loved. This all-volunteer event, promoted by word of mouth, served 900 guests in its first year. The next year, the numbers grew to nearly 3,000 guests, supported by 500 volunteers. These numbers are expected to continue to grow.
Wishes & More is a Minnesota-Based, Tax Deductible Children’s Charity that: Enhances the life of a child fighting a terminal or life-threatening condition by providing extraordinary experiences including wishes, scholarships, memorials and more. 40% of all proceeds from Urban Air park admissions will support our kids + all Santa Visit funds benefit WAM
If you're a skilled handyman or handywoman, Hearts & Hammers is looking for volunteers to help with specific home repair needs for low-income veterans, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Your expertise can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life — whether it’s fixing a door, installing safety features, or making a home more livable and secure. Interested in lending a hand? Reach out to Hearts & Hammers to learn more about how you can get involved.
Free pancakes and testimonies - No RSVP required Bring your family and friends, you will be blessed!
Discover meaningful volunteer opportunities at SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store in Spring Lake Park, MN. From assisting clients in the food market and thrift store to delivering groceries to seniors, sorting donations, and supporting special events, volunteers make a lasting impact on the community. Join SACA to give back, learn new skills, and help provide food and resources to thousands of neighbors in need. Flexible shifts, group opportunities, and student volunteer roles available.
This is a hands-on outreach opportunity for families with kids, individuals, clubs, teams, youth groups, or work groups to assemble dream kits and help deliver beds and dream kits to children in our community in need of beds. Volunteers will meet at our office for a short orientation and to pack kits and then follow our van to families’ homes
Good in the ‘Hood is dedicated to changing lives together with simple acts of kindness. Although our service opportunities are not solely limited to the urban community, they do have a purposeful inner-city affinity and a commitment to serve those with the most need. Volunteer opportunities include supporting their Shoe Away Hunger program through shoe sorting & and food shelf events. Opportunities exist throughout the metro area.
Delivering meals is a simple and rewarding way to help seniors and people with disabilities in need of hot meals and a daily visit from a friendly face, and you can do it over lunch! Choose to volunteer weekly, biweekly, monthly or as scheduled.
Whether it’s volunteering, donating or spreading the word about FMSC, there are many exciting ways to get involved. Volunteer at a Meal Packing Event. Days and times vary. Coon Rapids
Our primary focus is on supporting youth and education, along with various community groups - through a combination of hands-on, roll-up-our-sleeves service and fundraising efforts. Feel free to join us for good conversation, inspiration and more importantly learn more about we do to make a positive impact in the community and around the world. The Club is currently meeting in-person twice per month on the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Event Center.