Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Donate groceries and other items for Lutheran Social Service (LSS) Metro Homeless Youth emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for youth experiencing homelessness. Find specific items needed at www.lssmn.org/get-involved/volunteer/opportunities/metro-youth-groceries. Some of the common items needed are currently things like:

$10 Target Gift Cards Non perishable foods (cans and dried items)  Fresh fruits and veggies  Household cleaning supplies Self care items (nail polish, bath bombs, hair accessories)  Diapers 

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, we have instituted a no contact drop of procedure. Please contact us before you visit to learn more about our programs, the process and to schedule a drop off time.  

Please email MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org to coordinate your donation and with any questions. Thank you for your support!

Life Haven provides short term transitional housing to teen moms (ages 16-17) who are experiencing homelessness and their children. The program provides a friendly, safe place where young moms can move out of survival mode and begin to work on a plan that will lead them toward stability for themselves and  their  children. 

Meals are needed that can feed 6 adults for brunch and contains a  main dish,  a side dish, and some kind of veggies.  Milk or juice, fruit, and dessert are also much appreciated.

Examples: 

Home made french toast with eggs and fruit

All the fixings for breakfast tacos

Quiche or frittata with fruit on the side

Meals are needed that are completely prepared when dropped off with only re-heating necessary. 

Thank you for your interest in helping provide nutritious food for teen moms and their children. 

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, we have established "no contact" drop off procedures. 

Please contact MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org for more information or be placed on our meal donation schedule.  Thank you for your generosity during these challenging times.    

 

  

Volunteers are needed to prepare dinners for youth (ages 16-20) staying at our Lutheran Social Service (LSS) Metro Homeless Youth SafeHouse Emergency shelter in Saint Paul. At SafeHouse staff and youth work one on one to create individualized plans towards stability, independence, and a bright future.

We are currently in need of donations of meals prepared off- site and then delivered to Safe House for the month of September and onward. This is a great opportunity to involve the whole family and to teach children about meal planning, nutrition and giving back to others. 

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, we have established a "no contact" drop off procedure.  Please contact MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org for more information and to sign up for a meal date.  Thank you for your generosity during these challenging times!