Summer break is almost here… and while sleeping in, vacations, and pool days are always fun, this summer could also become an opportunity to make a REAL difference right here in our community.
At Seeds of Hope, we believe kindness can start at ANY age.
Whether your child needs volunteer hours, wants something meaningful to do this summer, loves helping others, or simply wants to spend time doing something positive and rewarding – there are so many ways to get involved!
Volunteer Opportunities
Summer volunteer spots can fill quickly, but new openings are added regularly. Families can keep checking for opportunities here:
Volunteering at Seeds of Hope gives kids and teens the chance to:
- Help local families in need
- Learn teamwork and leadership
- Build confidence and responsibility
- Meet other caring volunteers
- Discover how small acts of kindness create BIG change
No Volunteer Slots Available? Create Your OWN Way to Help!
One of the most inspiring things about our community is seeing kids use their creativity to help others.
You don’t have to wait for a scheduled volunteer shift to make a difference!
Here are just a few fun ideas:
- Neighborhood food drives
- Friendly collection competitions
- Lemonade stands for donations
- Sports team food collections
- Birthday party food drives
- “Fill the Box” challenges
- Summer camp collection contests
Want to learn what foods are most needed and where donations can be dropped off?
Collection Information & Donation Needs
Want to Host Your Own Food Drive?
We LOVE seeing the creativity and compassion our community brings every year. Schools, businesses, clubs, churches, scout groups, neighborhoods, and families have hosted incredible food drives over the years – and maybe YOUR idea will inspire the next big impact!
Need help getting started?
Seeds of Hope Food Drive Toolkit
This summer, kids have the opportunity to do more than pass time…
They can create change.
They can help neighbors.
They can learn compassion.
They can become leaders.
And sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness become the biggest memories. 💛