We foster sustainable community to support the well-being, empowerment, and self-determination of food- and housing-insecure residents in the greater Long Beach area with dignity and compassion.
If you have a reliable vehicle and regular free time one day during the week Mon.–Fri., then inquire about our Pickup Team! You'll collect bulk food donations at the same time and place(s) each week and transport them to various locations in Long Beach, such as senior residences, veteran communities, school campuses, sober living homes, churches, etc. 18+ only
Weekly
55+, Adults
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Indoor, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekdays
Food/Hygiene Distribution
Every weekend, our volunteers bring fresh produce, nutritious food, toiletry essentials, shoes, socks, and clothing directly to people in areas of great need around Long Beach. Currently there is a morning shift on Saturdays and both morning and afternoon on Sundays; 3–4 hours per shift. Age 14+
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Families
Indoor, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekends
Funding & Financial Support
If you are experienced in fundraising, grant-writing, sponsor development, in-kind-donation acquisition, event planning, or developing nonprofit donor appeals, we can use your assistance! We are seeking expert team leaders to take over each of these areas, as well as enthusiastic, committed, detail-oriented volunteers with great writing skills and follow-through abilities.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Virtual, Event support, Indoor
Skilled
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Admin/Communications
Do you prefer volunteering behind the scenes to support nonprofit operations or community outreach? Please email us with your area of expertise, whether it is back office support such as filing, bookkeeping, organizing or cleaning, or communication-related activities, like social media, email campaigns, volunteer management, video production, or event tabling.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Virtual, Office work, Indoor
None, On-site, Skilled
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Garden Building Team
Are you a master gardener or just love to dig in the dirt? Come help us reach our goal of building at least one new urban garden per month at various locations around Long Beach! You can also volunteer to help garden hosts do their weekly harvesting to supply our weekend recipients with fresh, organically grown local produce.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Physical, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
Homebound Packing/Delivery
During the COVID-19 crisis, this dedicated team has been filling 260+ bags with nutritious groceries weekly at our warehouse, then delivering food to nearly 500 seniors, immune-compromised individuals and financially distressed families throughout the greater Long Beach area. Vehicle required for deliveries, or just come to help pack and clean up.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
Adults
Individuals
Physical, Indoor
None
Evenings, Weekends
How you help
Each week, our dedicated volunteer team distributes 20,000+ lbs. of groceries and fresh produce, as well as clothing and toiletries, to more than 3,000 homeless individuals, low-income families, students, seniors, veterans, and homebound people with disabilities or medical conditions, on a free or nominal donation basis.
About us
Long Beach Community Table (LBCT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, member-owned cooperative that nourishes those who are struggling and provides resources that allow us all to mutually sustain each other, our families, and our neighbors. In the spirit of community, many of our volunteers are also recipients, and vice versa…this is what makes us a true mutual aid organization and not just a charity. In addition, our team builds, plants, maintains, and harvests numerous urban gardens on private property throughout the City that provide us with fresh, organically grown produce for our programs, as well as for the hosts. We hold various workshops at our Bellflower facility to promote self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on society’s existing structure.
