“Giving Thanks” dinner is a great way to provide people in our community with all the "fixins" to put together a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Help us prepare the warehouse and sort the food and give out to our clients on distribution day.
How to volunteer
Our volunteers participate in a one-hour orientation class designed to introduce you to our history, mission, and various volunteer opportunities. This session will help you select the areas where you would like to contribute. We schedule one orientation class each week, rotating between different days. To find the best fit for your availability, please call us to inquire about the upcoming schedule or with any unique questions about volunteering with the Medical Ministry or Shelter Ministry.
Crisis Relief Ministry – 803-775-0757 ext100
- Do client interviews
- Work in the clothing ministry
- Work in the food pantry
- Help with special projects
- Organize the warehouse
- Pick up food donations
- Do data entry
You can also donate:
- Food – especially canned meat, cereal, powdered milk, soup, canned meals.
- Clothing – new undergarments, sport bras, under wear, and socks.
- Copy paper, office supplies, toilet tissue, paper towels
- Hygiene products
Shelter Ministry – 803-775-0024
- Create a login here https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/639080/ and sign yourself up on the meal calendar to provide a meal.
- Call if you are interested in more information about other opportunities.
You can also donate:
Construction Ministry 803-775-0757 ext104
We provide everything you need to do the job - materials, tools, nail guns, tarps safety equipment and the community also provides breakfast and lunch during Summer Restore.
- Call to build a wheelchair ramp for someone in need in our community. We may be able to provide someone with expertise to guide your group.
- Join in with other likeminded people (churches, businesses and clubs) who want to serve their neighbor by replacing their roof during our week of Summer Restore. You can also set your own date, and we will connect you with someone who needs help.
You can also donate:
- Meals, popsicles, ice, coolers, for Summer Restore
- Roofing nail guns
- Ramp materials – call for specifics.
- Staple hammers / staples ¼ inch heavy duty
- Razor knives and blades (especially hook blades)
Medical Ministry 803-775 0757 ext106
- Volunteer medical providers – doctors, nurses, pharmacists.
- Non-medical receptionists, data entry into electronic charting.
You can also donate:
- Over the counter medicine
- Alcohol pads
School Supplies Drive
Provides school supplies to the Sumter School District at the beginning of each school year. Help sort supplies and divide them up for each school in the district.
Thanksgiving Dinner Program
Christmas Gift Program
“Christmas Blessings” is truly amazing to see! We identify people during the year that the community can adopt and buy gifts for at Christmas. This truly blesses the families and the volunteers! You can even help put them in people’s cars on distribution day.
Here you can find how to