Ways To Help

Make a Cash Donation

Monetary donations to Operation HELP are extremely important. In 2025, approximately $337,000 will be needed for rent, utility, and car repair payments; vouchers; and purchases of diapers and other Resource Center items for clients. Another $158,000 is needed to purchase food items for Fresh Harvest Pantry and school-based food support programs. Operation HELP is a 501(c)(3) so all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Make a Donation of Supplies

Operation HELP accepts donations of food items, new underwear, socks, gloves and mittens for adults and children, as well as diapers and pull-ups. We also accept donations of unopened toiletries including soap, shampoo/conditioner, shaving needs, deodorant, toothbrushes/toothpaste, dental floss, toilet tissue, feminine products, moisturizing lotion, etc.

Conduct a Charitable Collection Drive

Many local businesses, churches, clubs, and other organizations organize collection drives for food, diapers, and other items for distribution to clients. If your group is interested in organizing a drive, please contact us or click here for a “wish list” of most needed items.

Volunteer!

Volunteer Positions

Fresh Harvest Pantry Roles

Pantry Greeter/Loading Helper. Welcome guests and help load food into vehicles.
Customer Greeter/Check-in. Greet clients and assist with the sign-in process.
Food Guide. Walk guests through food choices and offer support.
Food Intake and Stock. Shelving food, sort produce, and light cleaning. (cont’d on back) Operation

Help Resource Center Roles

Client Assistant. Register clients and help them as they “shop.”
Data Entry & Inventory. Organize inventory and enter information into the database.
Community Outreach & Promotions. Spread the word about Operation Help through events and connections.
Social Media Volunteer. Share news and stories online to engage the community.

Other Volunteer opportunities

Christmas Campaign
Serve on a committee

Click here for a volunteer application form and get the process started!

Sometimes we donate to a charity so we can keep our hands clean and have others do the actual work. I’ve discovered many blessings while getting my hands dirty, volunteering for Operation Help.

I believe we are defined by our actions. That’s why it’s important for me to get out of my comfort zone and try to make life a little better for those reaching out for help. Operation Help gives me that opportunity right here in our community. Not only is volunteering a meaningful use of my time, but it gives me a much broader perspective of people and life in general beyond my cushy upper middle-class existence.

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