Community Outreach Volunteer Opportunities

  • Back to School Program – Provides low-income families with new backpacks filled with school supplies for students in K-12. Held each year before school begins. Volunteer opportunities will be listed when they are available

  • Warm Coat Day – New or gently used coats, jackets, hats, scarves and gloves for adults and children are provided to qualifying families. Visit the Warm Coat Day page for volunteer opportunities.

  • Thanksgiving Food Distribution – The annual Thanksgiving food distribution day helps local families in need celebrate Thanksgiving in their own homes. Each qualifying family is provided with non-perishable food items for a Thanksgiving feast plus a frozen turkey and grocery store gift card. Visit the Thanksgiving Food Distribution page for volunteer opportunities.

  • Senior Baskets – Spring Theme and Holiday baskets for seniors and disabled adults (ages 65 and over) include non-perishable food, a grocery store gift card and a small gift in a decorated basket. Visit the Senior Basket page for volunteer opportunities.

  • Toyland Shop – Families with kids 0-through high school can qualify for free gifts for their children for the holidays. Eligible families will be served by our volunteer personal shoppers who help parents select gifts for their children. 

Did You Know:

9+ tons – weight of the food NFCC gives out each week – about the size of a large elephant.