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The compassion and dedication of our volunteers power North Beach Citizens every day.

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Volunteer Spotlight

  • Volunteer spotlight featuring Miriam Phillips.

    Miriam Philips

    Volunteer since April 2023

    My husband and I have lived in North Beach for 50 years and in 2023 I discovered the NBC Food Pantry 3 blocks away! I was immediately impressed by the wide variety of services offered to neighbors in need and quickly signed up for two morning shifts.

    On Mondays, one or two of us pack bag lunches, and then we make up to 100 sandwiches for the next day. When the doors open, there is a constant buzz of activity as clients get lunch, meet with a case worker, get a haircut, or grab what they need from donated items.  On Wednesdays, we serve hundreds of bags of fresh fruits, vegetables and staples through NBC’s Food Pantry.

    How satisfying it is for the opportunity to volunteer close to home, help feed the hungry, and observe all that goes on in this vibrant, expertly run North Beach nonprofit!

  • A Volunteer Spotlight featuring a testimonial from Christina Teng about her experience volunteering with North Beach Citizens.

    Christina Teng

    Volunteer since 2023

    I had a transformative journey in 2023 as I volunteered at North Beach Citizens, where I prepared lunches for our unhoused neighbors. This role has enriched my life, providing not just an opportunity to help others, but also a pathway to personal healing and growth.

    I've come to appreciate how North Beach Citizens changes lives—both for recipients of its services and its volunteers. This organization thrives on community support, relying on generosity to continue its mission. Your contributions foster moments of connection, healing, and transformation, ensuring that it remains a beacon of hope. Let's work together to sustain this vital community resource.

  • Janice Wood

    Volunteer since 2021

    I’ve lived in North Beach for many years, and have always enjoyed the North Beach Citizens fundraisers, even the virtual ones, as well as their community. After retirement I looked around for some volunteer work and found a good match with the food pantry. As I got to know the staff and some of the clients, the mornings that I help with lunches became one of the highlights of my week. I’ve learned about the street outreach and other services beyond lunches and groceries, and I get to hear about some happy outcomes. I just feel better walking around the neighborhood, knowing that I’m a small part of the solution