Friday, August 15 - HopeKids date night

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Location: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Help host parents involved in HopeKids for a special date night in the Parish Hall. Volunteers will set up, cook, serve, and clean up.

Ages: 18+

Spots Available: 16

About HopeKids:

HopeKids is an organization that supports the families of children with cancer or other life-threatening medical conditions by providing events, activities, and community support. Good Shepherd is grateful to have partnered with HopeKids for almost 10 years. Learn more and visit their website here.

Saturday, August 16 - Feed My Starving Children

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM | Location: 1680 N Glenville Dr #300, Richardson, TX 75081

Ages: 5+

Kids and adults hand-pack nutritious MannaPack meals, specifically designed to help reverse and prevent undernutrition. Spots fill up fast, so grab yours soon.

Spots Available: 100

About Feed My Starving Children:

As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC meals are hand-packed by volunteers and sent to an incredible network of partner organizations that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development (FMSC Info Sheet, 2023). Learn more about FMSC here.

Sunday, August 17 - Austin Street Center

9:15 AM | Location: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

5:15 PM | Location: 1717 Jeffries Street, Dallas, TX

Help us feed the men and women at Austin Street Center, a shelter located in the heart of Dallas that serves those experiencing homelessness. You can serve by prepping food during the 9:15 formation hour, cooking after church, or serving dinner on-site that evening.

Ages: All Ages except for Serving Dinner (10+)

Spots Available: 65 for prep, 5 for transportation, 15 for serving dinner

About Austin Street Center:

Austin Street Center provides safe shelter and meets the basic needs of the most vulnerable homeless. Beyond meeting basic needs, Austin Street is committed to helping our clients regain their independence and find a permanent place to call home. No matter how they got here, we focus on a caring, customized, collaborative approach that involves a variety of services and special programs to remove barriers to permanent housing. Visit their website for more.

Monday, August 18 - Metrocrest Services

Time:  1 - 3:30 PM | Location: 1145 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75006

Serve at Metrocrest Services' food pantry. Volunteers will help stock shelves, assist clients, and load vehicles. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Ages: 13+

Spots Available: 8

About Metrocrest Services:

Metrocrest Services specializes in helping individuals, families, and seniors who are going through a crisis situation stabilize their lives for a brighter future. We offer a wide range of services including emergency financial assistance, financial coaching and education, a food pantry, employment coaching and job readiness, senior services to help seniors age in place, and seasonal programs focused on children including holiday gifts and food for the summer. Visit their website to learn more.