Volunteers Needed at St. Anthony Foundation After the Holidays

MEDIA ALERT

Media Contact:
Sally Haims | Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
(415) 254-5884 | SHaims@stanthonysf.org

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2024 — From Dec. 26 to Feb. 28, volunteers are needed to support the Dining Room, Free Clothing Program, and Tech Lab, ensuring food, clothing, and basic resources reach those who need them most after the holidays. Each day, up to 60 volunteers are required to serve more than 1,000 guests who come to St. Anthony’s for services, care and connection. By volunteering during this often-overlooked period, individuals can make a significant impact on the community, helping to bring stability and hope to San Franciscans facing hardship.

Volunteering not only supports those in need but also fosters connection and reduces loneliness for those who give—an issue affecting one in two adults, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Giving time can be transformative, both for those served and for the volunteers themselves. Social connection is essential to health and wellness, and volunteering is a powerful way to strengthen community ties and well-being.

“At St. Anthony Foundation, volunteers are the heart and soul of how we express our mission in the Tenderloin. Volunteers connect the community to our work and allow the transformative experience of giving and receiving,” said Dr. Larry Kwan, CEO of St. Anthony’s.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Dining Room: Monday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. (breakfast shift) and 9:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (lunch shift).
• Free Clothing Program: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–noon (morning shifts); Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1–4 p.m.; Saturday, 1:15–4 p.m. (afternoon shifts).
• Tech Lab: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–noon (shift one) and 1–4 p.m. (shift two).

Get Involved and Sign Up Online
To learn more about volunteering opportunities and to sign up, visit www.stanthonysf.org/volunteer or call (415) 592-2726. Walk-in volunteers are not accepted.

About St. Anthony Foundation
Located in the heart of the Tenderloin, St. Anthony Foundation is one of the largest, primarily privately funded whole-person care providers in San Francisco and a place of great love. We offer essential services, health care, and employment informed by our Franciscan values and evidence-based best practices for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. Our goal is to build trust over time with individuals and to give each person the tools and opportunity to sustainably exit homelessness. We offer a welcoming healing community, a pathway to stability, and a model for broader change.