How to Help
Volunteers are the heart of MLM. Our goal is to find a meaningful way for you to walk alongside MLM to serve the poor and needy.
Individuals
Groups
Contact Us
For more information, contact Rebecka at rebeckanoel@mlmkc.org or 816-285-3154. Ready to sign up? Please fill out the form below.
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Food Pantries
Volunteers assist Monday-Friday at our three food pantry locations: Central, Northland, and KCK. Donations of food and hygiene items are always welcome and needed.
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Senior Commodity Boxes
MLM distributes food commodity boxes to about 400 seniors monthly. Volunteers are needed Monday-Wednesday following the 2nd Saturday each month to greet guests and help carry their boxes.
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Minor Home Repair Team
The MHR team performs home repairs and builds wheelchair ramps for seniors and disabled individuals.
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Orchard & Community Garden
April – October
Assist in supplying fresh fruits to an inner-city neighborhood by helping with various tasks in MLM’s urban orchard and raised bed garden. If you care about green space and healthy eating, this is the opportunity for you!
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Sack Lunches
Every day MLM gives away sack lunches to people who drop in needing food to get them through the day. We help you plan a packing party that you host at your site. It’s a perfect service project for all ages. Over 750 lunches are handed out each month.
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Saturday Breakfasts
Every Saturday MLM hosts free hot breakfasts in Missouri. Serving teams are scheduled in advance.
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Market Monday
January—November
Help package and distribute fresh produce provided by Harvesters, and transport it to guests’ cars. Many guests wait overnight to get a spot in line – this service is extremely important to them!
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Eileen’s Place
Volunteer opportunities at MLM’s newest progam site, Eileen’s Place, are available!
- Garden & Orchard
- Teach Life-skills classes
- Host VBS, holiday, or birthday parties for tenants
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Office / Support Staff
MLM is always in need of volunteers to help answer phones, file documents, perform data entry, mentor clients, and more!
- Case management internships
- Assist with event planning
- Mentor at-risk clients
- Data Entry