How you can help

The Foundation for Essential Needs works with and supports Minnesota food shelves. Experience in layout design, architecture or interior design needed to work with food shelves to assess current layout and make recommendations and plans. Ten to 20 hours per design. Work remotely, but occasional meetings with clients. ffen.org

Assist PRISM at its office in Golden Valley. Greet visitors, answer phones and other duties as requested. Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. prismmpls.org

Help VEAP provide basic needs and social service programs in the south metro. Speak with clients by phone. Help connect to services and set appointments. In-person interactions when the clients come in for services. Three- to four-hour shifts, weekdays. veap.org

Visit seniors and their families in individual or group settings at Saint Therese. Must be registered with one of the nationally recognized pet therapy organizations. Communities in New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview and Woodbury. sainttherese.org

Be matched to one of the Hammer Residences (serving individuals with developmental disabilities) in the west metro for a family fun night. Host pizza and a movie night, a game night, art and crafts, or a variety of other activities. Flexible scheduling. hammer.org

Assist the Flying Pig Thrift Store in St. Paul with guests. Accept, organize and price donations; create and arrange displays, and perform other duties as assigned. Training provided. flyingpigthrift.com

Blood donors needed at one of Memorial Blood Center's donor centers; 1½ hours each time. Must meet eligibility requirements. Call 651-332-7000 to determine eligibility. Minimum age is 16. mbc.org

Donate Good Stuff helps people find a home for used items. It works with nonprofits that can use a variety of items. Declutter, donate and help the environment. donategoodstuff.org

Bridging distributes furniture and household items to families transitioning out of homelessness. Hold a collection drive at your workplace, school, faith community, etc. Gather new or gently used kitchen items, bedding, cleaning supplies and others. bridging.org

Share your professional skills to help Avivo provide haircuts to clients across the metro area, especially in Minneapolis. Minimum of three hours a month for four months. Must have active Minnesota license. avivomn.org

Help Moments Hospice give families respite by going into their home and connecting with the patient — reading aloud, sitting quietly, watching a movie, baking cookies, playing a game, writing cards, feeding birds, folding laundry, planting a window box or saying prayers. Patients in numerous locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. momentshospice.com

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