Service Projects

Helping Hands has been blessed with the equipment needed to begin distributing refrigerated and frozen foods. We now have a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, along with commercial reach-in refrigerators that volunteers can easily access.

The equipment is ready. Now we need to develop reliable sources of fresh and refrigerated food for the low-income seniors we serve.

We understand that adding these foods to the Helping Hands distribution system will present new challenges. We plan to begin slowly, learn as we go and build upon what the Lord has provided.

Our greatest need is for food to arrive at the warehouse on the second Friday of each month, immediately before our regular distribution on the second Saturday. Because distribution begins at 8:00 a.m., the food must be received, organized and ready early that morning.

We are seeking sources for items such as:

• Fresh fruit
• Fresh vegetables
• Bread and baked goods
• Refrigerated foods
• Other fresh items suitable for senior households

We also need volunteers who can help locate food sources, pick up donations, transport food to the warehouse and prepare it for distribution.

This is more than a new food program—it is another opportunity to serve our Neighbors in Need with dignity, care and compassion.

If you feel called to become involved in this important ministry, please leave a message at 951-821-6080, and someone from Helping Hands will contact you.

Good Morning Folks:

Does anyone have a used bicycle that would accommodate a 10-year-old boy to donate.  It would make a struggling mother very happy for this Christmas. We will pick up.  Please contact Robert at 951-445-2354

November marks the beginning of Helping Hands “Toys From The Heart” program.  The program is not about toys but about parents and grandparents teaching their children about giving from the heart.  Ask them to select a good toy from their collection, clean it up and replace the batteries if necessary.  Have them bring it to the Helping Hands Pack Day collection station on December 14, 2024 from 8:00 am till 10:00 am.  The main collection station is located at 31877 Corydon Street in Lake Elsinore.  We will be packing groceries, making Care Cards while enjoying Christmas Music, hot chocolate and doughnuts.  Santa will join us to celebrate Helping Hands serving our Neighbors in Need.  The toys will be distributed to local children in need.  This is truly “Giving From The Heart”.