Engage Lincoln

Nov. 18 - 22, 2024

Engage Lincoln - Volunteer Projects

Join fellow Huskers volunteering at nonprofit organizations connected to addressing community needs. Each day will feature a different nonprofit organization you can volunteer for.

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Monday, November 18 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach

Matt Talbot Community Kitchen & Outreach Center providing hunger relief and homeless prevention. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a food pantry and serve food to Individuals.

Tuesday, November 19 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Food Bank of Lincoln

The Food Bank of Lincoln is a proud member of Feeding America. Since our founding in 1982, we’ve been focused on our mission to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals.

Wednesday, November 20 | 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

Good Neighbor Community Center

The Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC) offers essential and emergency services, providing support to families and individuals in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals.

Thursday, November 21 | 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

People City Mission

People’s City Mission was started in 1907 by local churches, offering food and shelter for transient and impoverished men, women and children. This volunteer opportunity will involve filling baskets/bags with Thanksgiving food items. Your shift may include inventorying donations, filling baskets/bags with food items, and more.

Friday, November 22 | 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

Center for People

Center for People is here to break cycles of poverty and help people in Lincoln achieve lasting economic independence. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals.

For more information about Engage Lincoln, contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement | andrew.brown@unl.edu | 402-472-8721.