Distribute Clothing, Breakfast Hygiene Items

Overview

HELP OUT:
Distribute Clothing, Breakfast, & Hygiene Items

Serve as a personal shopper so 50-70 individuals can receive fresh clothing, toiletry and other needs or serve coffee/mocha and a breakfast sandwich. We will see where the assistance is needed at the time of arrival. Volunteers distribute hygiene items and clothing from TACO's clothing room to the unhoused and other community members in need (only volunteers are allowed in the clothing room).

Volunteers will walk back and forth from the clothing room to the table where clients are waiting to distribute the items (approximately 10 feet). At the end of the shift, volunteers help straighten up the clothing room. OR help distribute coffee/mocha/breakfast sandwiches. Team cleanup is always appreciated. This can also be an opportunity to clean out closets and bring any gently used shoes and clothing!

There is a weekly demand for men's items.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean up afterwards

Skills &

Qualifications:

• No experience required
• Friendly demeanor and adaptability
• Adult supervision required for minors

Training Provided:

• On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift

Attire: Comfortable closed toe shoes as you will be walking back and forth between different areas of the project space

Physical Ability: Ability to walk back and forth to the clothing area the entire shift or serving coffee/food items

Photos: No photos of community members are allowed

Parking: Paid parking on surrounding streets and lots only

Third Avenue Charitable Organization is a community drawn together to support the dignity, health, and well-being of people among us experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Population Served:
Families, Homeless, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), Low-income communities, Military/Veterans, Offenders/Ex-offenders, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns, Visitors & Travelers

Activity Type:
Other

Requirements:
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age: 16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

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