Every weekend, our volunteers bring fresh produce, nutritious food, toiletry essentials, shoes, socks, and clothing directly to people in areas of great need around Long Beach. Currently there is a morning shift on Saturdays and both morning and afternoon on Sundays; 3–4 hours per shift. Age 14+
Coming soon, we are developing events just right for the whole family. Sign up now and stay tuned for even more! How would you like to make an impact? Would you like to assemble care packages? Distribute toys? Pack needed food? Or, maybe you’d like to teach a skill? Beginning is easy. Sign up as…
Our upcoming weekly community gatherings to cook and distribute meals to our unhoused neighbors are on the dates below. Limited volunteer spots are available each time, and they are on a first-come basis. Please visit the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer form and reserve a spot.
We are in HUGE need of kitten fosters during this time! Kitten season is around the here (March – October) – during this time, we get calls daily about litters who need rescuing and pulling from the euthanasia list, and we can’t do it without a massive pool of foster homes for them to go…
LIFT has a lot of programs, projects, and activities that are amplified by our volunteers. From volunteering at our Self Care Fair to donating some hours for your expertise (general counsel, healthcare, etc), there’s a way for everyone to get involved.
Your group can make and deliver cards during the holidays or any time to let them know you are thinking of them.
Volunteers can: Join one of our seven committees, Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community, Coach sports teams or teach many of our classes, Motivate and support youth in building character, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices and the pursuit of…
If you, your family, or your organization would like to raise funds, collect clothes, or directly volunteer with the Taskforce, there Is nothing stopping you.
There are many ways to get involved: Help organize food at the pantry, pick up food at drop off points, set-up bags and help distribute on Mondays, run a “Food Drive” (please keep us informed if you are having one), student community service, help raise funds.