Volunteer Opportunities:

LSS attributes much of its success to the assistance of dedicated volunteers. Last year, 11,601 volunteers helped LSS serve people in need.

Here are a few of the volunteer opportunities available.

Food Pantries

Volunteers stock shelves, take donations and fill customer orders. Opportunities are also available for volunteers who enjoy more direct involvement with the customers by working the intake desk or supervising volunteers.

The only requirement for volunteering is the willingness to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. The commitment of time is up to you. We know that there are many demands placed upon your time, so we work around you. If you feel the call to serve please contact us for open dates.

Volunteer Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Faith Mission:

Serve meals
Resource Center
Health Clinic
Worship service

Outreach Ministries:

Disaster response
Servant events

The Good Shepherd:

Letter writer
Reader
Visitor
Holiday events
Activity helper
Musical performers

If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.

Wish List Items

The following items are urgently needed at our locations.

Food Pantries:

Sugar-free items for diabetics
Low-sodium items
Diapers, all sizes
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Coffee in small jars, or 1- and 2-lb. cans
Powdered drink mix with sugar
Tea bags, individually wrapped or small boxes
Canned fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Pasta or rice side-dishes
Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Deliver items to the Food Pantry at 1460 S. Champion Avenue, Columbus. First, please call 614-443-5130.

Faith Mission:

Coffee
Granulated and brown sugar (preferable in bulk)
Pre-sweetened drink mix
Breakfast meats
Milk
Eggs
Ground beef
Fresh fruit
Butter/ margarine
Instant mashed potatoes
Powdered milk
Hot sauce
New and gently used blankets, sheets, bath towels and washcloths
New men's underwear, socks, hats, gloves and new or gently used seasonal outerwear (greatest need is for larger sizes)
Most needed hygiene items: deodorant, razors, shaving cream, soap, toothpaste, hairbrushes/ combs and lotion
Housing items for move-out kits: pots, pans, silverware, drinking glasses, dinner plates and bowls, can openers, cleaning supplies, shower curtains with hooks, toilet paper and paper towels

Food donations can be delivered to either kitchen location from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 599 E. 8th Ave., Columbus (preferred location) or 151 N. 6th St., Columbus

Non-food donations can be delivered to 315 E. Long St., Columbus from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you would like to make a donation outside of these times, please call ahead to 614-224-6617, ext. 2171. Please do not take donations directly to the shelters!