3401 Rosenthal Way

In 1971, Frank Gerson, who was working at the city incinerator at the time, noticed that household items were being thrown away that could still be put to good use. He began saving these items and gave them away to families that needed them. Mr. Gerson eventually quit his job to devote himself full-time to this charitable work, thus creating the Free Store. Eight years later in 1979, Free Store became the Freestore Foodbank and was a founding member of Feeding America. Today, Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Its mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with its community.

Volunteers will work together on an assembly line process to create boxes of food for children in after-school meal programs, senior citizens, and the VA. This is a fun and high energy event! On average, each shift of volunteers tends to create 100+ boxes of meals that are then distributed by our team across the tri-state to those in need.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Friday, February 13th, 9 - 11:30 am

Important information for volunteers:

Volunteers under age 16 must have an adult chaperone.

All volunteers must register both with DoGood and with Freestore Foodbank using the following link: https://vhub.at/xdogood

All volunteers must sign a waiver at the above link when registering.

Volunteers must wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes; tennis shoes are ok. No flip-flops or sandals may be worn due to safety regulations.  You cannot volunteer in the warehouse without wearing closed-toe and heel shoes. Crocs will be provided.

Well-fitted clothes are required to ensure safe movement. Shirts must have sleeves; t-shirts and short-sleeved shirts are acceptable. Jeans or shorts may be worn.

If you are feeling under the weather, we ask that you cancel your registration.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to check in at the registration desk.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 15 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

Freestore Foodbank’s Distribution Center is about a 10 minute drive from the Convention Center. There is also a large, free, on-site parking lot if you are driving your own car.

3401 Rosenthal Way

In 1971, Frank Gerson, who was working at the city incinerator at the time, noticed that household items were being thrown away that could still be put to good use. He began saving these items and gave them away to families that needed them. Mr. Gerson eventually quit his job to devote himself full-time to this charitable work, thus creating the Free Store. Eight years later in 1979, Free Store became the Freestore Foodbank and was a founding member of Feeding America. Today, Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Its mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with its community.

Freestore Foodbank’s Bea Taylor Market is a free food, choice pantry where visitors shop for various grocery items including fresh produce, frozen items, canned/dried goods, and a range of snacks - much like in a regular grocery store. The market is designed to help make ends meet and provide a comfortable, dignifying shopping experience for those in need.

Volunteers will restock shelves, bag shopper's items, occasionally retrieve shopping carts/assist in loading cars, and help with light cleaning.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, February 14th, 10:30 am - 1 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Volunteers under age 16 must have an adult chaperone.

All volunteers must register both with DoGood and with Freestore Foodbank using the following link: https://vhub.at/xdogood

All volunteers must sign a waiver at the above link when registering.

Volunteers must wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes; tennis shoes are ok. No flip-flops or sandals may be worn due to safety regulations.  You cannot volunteer in the warehouse without wearing closed-toe and heel shoes. Crocs will be provided.

Well-fitted clothes are required to ensure safe movement. Shirts must have sleeves; t-shirts and short-sleeved shirts are acceptable. Jeans or shorts may be worn.

If you are feeling under the weather, we ask that you cancel your registration.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to check in at the registration desk.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 15 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

Bea Taylor Market is about a 10 minute drive from the Convention Center. There is also a large, free, on-site parking lot if you are driving your own car.

341 Erkenbrecher Ave

Since opening its doors in November of 1982, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati (RMHC Cincinnati) has become one of the largest Houses in the world. With 177 rooms available and located just steps away from one of the top children’s hospitals in the country, Cincinnati Children’s, RMHC Cincinnati stays true to its mission and the mission of every House: keeping families with sick children close to each other and the care and resources they need.

Volunteers will host an ice cream party for families staying at RMHC Cincinnati. Volunteers will set up a topping bar and help scoop bowls of ice cream. Volunteers will also help clean up when the Treat Time is over. All materials will be provided. No prior experience working in an ice cream shop needed!

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, February 14th, 1 - 3 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Ages 10 and older may volunteer, but all minors must be accompanied by at least one adult 18 years or older.

All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver at check-in.

Volunteers should wear clothes they don’t mind getting ice cream on.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 8 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

RMHC Cincinnati is about a 10 minute drive from the Convention Center.

If you are driving your own car, the House can be accessed using the driveway near the RMHC Greater Cincinnati sign on Erkenbrecher Avenue. When entering this driveway, you will see a closed gate – you are in the right place. Please pull up to the call box and press the black button to contact the front desk, who will open the gate for you then.

4210 Dane Ave

Cincinnati Animal CARE, also known as Cincy CARE, is Hamilton County’s only open, stray-intake municipal animal shelter responsible for the county’s dog warden and Animal Control services. It is dedicated to serving people and pets through lifesaving, compassionate, and community-centered care. As the sole taxpayer-funded provider of these services, it is committed to ensuring all animals in its community are valued, protected, and have a safe place to call home.

Calling all cat lovers! If cats are your thing, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! We will be helping with the cats in the shelter.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Sunday, February 15th, 9:30 am - 12 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Ages 13 and older may volunteer, but must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.

All volunteers are required to sign a waiver and bring it with them to check-in.

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 15 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

Cincy CARE’s Dane Ave campus is about a 15 minute drive from the Convention Center.