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Halloween Candy Drive

L.A. Family Housing
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    August 18, 2025, 3:00 PM GMT-7
    End Date:
    October 13, 2025, 5:00 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2600
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Volunteer with L.A. Family Housing and donate candy to fill the trick-or-treat bag of children experiencing poverty.

    Why: Your contributions will help ensure that children from families transitioning from homelessness can enjoy a delightful trick-or-treating experience at our sites. Make their Halloween extra sweet by participating in this heartwarming opportunity.

    Who: L.A. Family Housing works to help families transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. In total LAFH owns and operates 21 properties, including three homeless shelters and 18 permanent rental properties, all in order to serve over 100,000 people since its inception.

    What to Expect:

    Volunteers will donate bag(s) of individually wrapped candy.

    Coordination with L.A. Family Housing staff for voluteer drop off time and quantity of candy bags.

    What's Required:

    Candy must be individually wrapped.

    Limit is 8 pounds per person.

    Candy bags must be sealed and not opened.

    Must be able to deliver candy bags to our LAFH office during selected hours of operation. We will not be able to pick up donations.

    Before you drop off candy bags, please email the Opportunity Coordinatorto confirm the date and time of your drop-off and the quantity of candy bags being delivered. Below are acceptable days and times to schedule a delivery to LAFH.

    TIMES OF DELIVERY: Monday-Thursday from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

    Please note that the last day to donate is on 10/13/2025

    Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.

    This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, L.A. Family Housing.

    All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

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    By clicking "Express Interest" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions.

    41 shifts available:

    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Monday August 18, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Tuesday August 19, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Wednesday August 20, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Thursday August 21, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Friday August 22, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Monday August 25, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Tuesday August 26, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Wednesday August 27, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Thursday August 28, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Friday August 29, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • Los Angeles CA 91605 US: Monday September 01, 2025 - 15:00 to 17:00 PST
    • ...

    Contact us to view more available shifts.

    Volunteer with L.A. Family Housing and donate candy to fill the trick-or-treat bag of children experiencing poverty.

    Why: Your contributions will help ensure that children from families transitioning from homelessness can enjoy a delightful trick-or-treating experience at our sites. Make their Halloween extra sweet by participating in this heartwarming opportunity.

    Who: L.A. Family Housing works to help families transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. In total LAFH owns and operates 21 properties, including three homeless shelters and 18 permanent rental properties, all in order to serve over 100,000 people since its inception.

    What to Expect:

    Volunteers will donate bag(s) of individually wrapped candy.

    Coordination with L.A. Family Housing staff for voluteer drop off time and quantity of candy bags.

    What's Required:

    Candy must be individually wrapped.

    Limit is 8 pounds per person…

    Location

    On-site
    Please sign up to schedule drop-off, Los Angeles, California, US

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