Awesome Awesome Awesome... The mission, the people, the passion, the purpose…read more.. Being His hands & Feet is what we're supposed to do & be. Second Harvest gets it and does it well. Second Harvest receives donations and they also purchase food and distribute it to the masses. Various churches, ministries, schools, individuals, agencies etc are able to receive food directly from Second Harvest Food Bank. Talk about paying it forward. Thousands of pounds of food comes thru here daily & Second Harvest is trusted to get it out to various food pantries & individuals. The word NO, doesn't exist here. Never have I seen a more benevolent group of people that are ALWAYS going over & beyond to help a person/families/groups in need. This place is a haven goodness. The volunteers POUR in and give of themselves, tirelessly!!! The senior boxes alone total 19,000 EVERY MONTH and volunteers come in daily shifts to assist with packing those boxes. PLUS, Second Harvest also feeds hot plates to senior citizens, lunch for school aged kids, good for pantries & still manages to do food giveaways to the general public that don't fall into the aforementioned categories. This place is a god-send!!! They accept food & monetary donations; so if you're able, pay it forward, be good to those in need!!!

Second Harvest is a huge facility that does amazing work for the community. It's one of my favorite…read moreplaces to volunteer because the impact is huge. I can also appreciate the level of organization that exists during volunteer sessions so each person plays a part in helping things run smoothly. It's so easy to sign up and join a season. I highly recommend adding it to your weekly or monthly schedule!

Giving Hope is a New Orleans, Louisiana nonprofit dedicated to changing lives through love. Their…read moremission is simple: To give glory to God and to promote human dignity. Through the tireless efforts of their staff, volunteers, and partners, they feed, clothe, house, and provide fellowship to those in need in our community and around the world. I had a free Monday so I decided to volunteer my time for a great cause. I was told people have to register to come pick up but only once a month per household.

HandsOn New Orleans is a non-profit agency which coordinates volunteer activities around the…read moreGreater New Orleans area. If you have a free Saturday, check their calendar. They also coordinate for corporate entities and have limited lodgings for folks who want to volunteer from out of state and need a place to stay. Supercool!

Awesome group to volunteer with. We've been coming annually from Hawai`i to work with these great…read morefolks and will continue to come until NOLa doesn't need us anymore.

Our son has been in a group home here for over 10 years..... he has learned how to be more…read moreindependent and staff in all departments have been solicitous for him and he feels safe. He is about to come home for a number of days also which he enjoys but returns happy also to his home at Magnolia

My son has been here for several years. I volunteered there for a couple of years. The staff is…read moregreat, very caring and empathetic. The Ex Director is great. They have good outings for clients.

Only great things to say about this place and the mission it accomplishes. We have to be God's…read morehands and feet & this place gets it right. Charity begins at the heart. Taking in ailing children and their families while they ensure the hardships of surgery and other medical procedures is BEYOND GREAT. The facility is GNORMOUS inside and out. So are the hearts of the staff and the residents. Love how everyone operates in compassion and respect; it's a big ole CO-OP of LOVE. Nice spacious TV viewing area. And the playroom for the children, just as expansive. Oooooooh, let's not talk about the kitchen... Ummmmm MASSIVE, it's like a kitchen from a cooking show, where are you hiding Rachael Ray? Great place. Great mission. Thanks Ronald McDonald founders for paying it forward and giving back in a so well underserved area.

Great place, nice staff, but if you don't like rules I wouldn't recommend‼ but if you care about…read moreyour child you wouldn't mind some small rules that grown people could follow

I volunteered here for a week last March. I was lucky enough to get to work with Karen and the…read moreothers who work at this excellent organization. Karen's house had flooded during Hurricane Katrina, and she had suffered other personal losses as well, but she always had a smile on her face and a determination to fight for what she believes in that I respect and admire. Can't say much else, except check out their website and help out if you can!

Well this turned out to be an outstanding evening. I always…read moreenjoy an event where we can bring friends and or family. In my opinion there isn't enough of them. Nothing better than an event that also benefits a charity. I brought my son, Jack along with me on this fine evening. After everyone lingered in, we were treated to a tour of the facility. I understood the concept of resale, but the behind the scenes tour brought it to a whole new level. The hugely daunting task of sorting is left to staff of arc and a never ending stream of volunteers whom sort and prep beads and throws for resale. Arc had developed a method that when put to the task, we found ourselves in a zen motion of sorting. Between specialty beads, Krewe beads and longs, we enjoyed pizza, snacks, and beverages. The best part about ARC is the countless jobs and benefits that it is able to provide to so many individuals who might otherwise not able to find gainful employment. My son and I really enjoyed ourselves and plan to come back and help again. If you find yourself riding someday in a magical mardi gras parade, please consider buying your throws from ARC. Maybe you'll look down upon me as I scream "Throw me something mister!"

What a great experience! I made a decision to do more volunteering this year so of course when this…read moreopportunity came up I jumped at the chance. I had heard a couple of horror stories about how gross bead sorting can be but this was far from the truth. Everything was neatly organized and the staff was friendly and helpful. Volunteering here creates jobs for many people so its a great way to give back. The time flew by as we sorted through countless bins of beads. You can also buy beads here so spread the word! Great activity for groups.

Great organization who's MO is looking out for New Orleans and our carbon footprint…read more Rain barrel program. Light bulb program. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. School programs. My volunteering consists within the realms of artistry and creating beautiful rain barrels. Learning so much about water conservation, the importance of stepping up as a human and what my small effort can do to educate others and provide sustainability for future generations. Love working with Jillian, Jude, Andreas, Michael, Toby and the others (still learning names....) Look forward to a beautiful relationship with Green Light and their passion. Starting with one barrel at a time...

I can't believe I'm the first person to review! Open since 2007, this place is freaking awesome! We…read moreneed more places like this. They serve the Greater New Orleans area with free seeds, gardens, and light bulbs. All this for free and to serve the community at large! They even offer free classes to ensure you're not going to kill your plants! They come to your house and build a raised garden! And fill it with FOOD! What more do you need?! I can't believe more people aren't knocking down their door! I just grabbed more seeds than I've ever seen at Home Depot! And already scheduled my appointment for a garden!