FOOD: Serve a Hot Meal at the San Diego Rescue Mission

Help serve the men, women, and children living at San Diego Rescue Mission either in a year-long recovery programs or in their overnight emergency shelter for women and children. You will be serving food, not cooking. Volunteers serve hot meals, salad, bread, and dessert.

The residents at the San Diego Rescue Mission are participating in 12-month long programs to transform their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. 

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• COVID-19 Guidelines: If you are experiencing ANY of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, please stay home. Sanitation and cleaning policies are being closely followed, and hand sanitizers are everywhere. Wearing a face mask is recommended. 

• Attire: Dress in pants, no sleeveless outfits and closed toe shoes are a must! Tying up long hair is recommended, volunteers will be provided with a hairnet.

• Religious Observance: Any prayer or religious observance during the project is optional, volunteers are welcome to opt out. 

• Note: Photos of clients are not allowed. The San Diego Rescue Mission cannot accept donations of home baked treats/outside food. This project may end early depending on the number of residents who attend the meal service.

About the San Diego Rescue Mission

San Diego Rescue Mission is a non-profit homeless shelter and recovery center serving thousands of homeless, hungry, and low income men, women, and children in San Diego since 1955.