Dining Hall

Because we serve about 400 meals per day from our kitchen, we always have plenty of opportunities for individuals and groups to serve! Volunteer during a meal shift, or help behind-the-scenes with simple food preparation or cleaning.

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Seasonal Opportunities

The fall is always a busy season for Water Street!

Additional opportunities are available in the kitchen to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and help is needed to sort incoming food donations from our Fall Food Drive. Sign in to your volunteer account to sign up for opportunities, or contact the Volunteer Office for assistance.

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Volunteers are needed to spend time with Guests during our Winter Weekend Day Shelter (WWDS).

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Can’t make it to campus, but would still like to help? Participate in our Rescue Mission Food Drive!

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Skilled Labor Volunteers

We are incredibly grateful to individuals and groups who offer their time and professional services to Water Street. Please contact the Volunteer Office to see what opportunities may be available in your area of expertise.

In the event that we do not have a project that matches the needs/goals of your group, please let us know if we may contact you at a later date if a project becomes available.

Due to limited staffing on evenings and weekends, opportunities are currently only offered during weekday business hours.

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Winter Weekend Day Shelter

The Winter Weekend Day Shelter (WWDS) is a safe and warm place for our Guests to stay during the day on Saturdays and Sundays when other options are not available. It is a unique opportunity for a group to come get to know our Guests without a longer-term commitment.

Help us create a fun atmosphere where Water Street Guests feel valued. Simply be a presence to connect and engage with Guests, or create activities to have fun together!

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Donation Drives

Can’t make it to campus, but would still like to help? Consider hosting a donation drive!

Your food donations help us serve about 400 hot meals every day, as well as provide groceries to hundreds of Lancaster City families each week. Your donations of essential items meet the everyday needs of our Guests.

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