Nonprofit
Published 1/26/26 12:11PM

Help Distribute Toiletries and other items at a Community Meal

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 28, 2026, 3:45 PM GMT-6
    End Date:
    October 14, 2026, 5:30 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    We need a helper every week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Research & Social Science
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Help Distribute Toiletries and other items at a Community Meal

    The Chicago Help Initiative hosts a weekly community meal on Wednesdays at the Catholic Charities building. We serve around 160 people each week. In addition to our meal, we offer a variety of peer groups, we have a clothing room, and we operate a necessities store. The store is where people come to request items like shampoo, Narcan, socks and all sorts of other items that they need. We have one volunteer who Is in charge of stocking and staffing this free store, but she could really use an assistant.

    You will be working with a population that is mostly homeless, elderly, and/or mentally ill. We need a volunteer who enjoys helping people and who is extremely patient.

    Location

    On-site

    Catholic Charities Building

    721 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

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