Programs
Every opportunity is episodic and most take two hours or less, with no ongoing commitment. Filter by what fits your life, or browse the full list below.
Showing 15 of 15 programs
Prevent waste, cut greenhouse-gas emissions, and get nutritious meals to neighbors who need them by picking up prepared food from local grocery stores and…
Get groceries to those who need them by sorting and checking donations, stocking shelves, checking guests in, and distributing food directly to visitors.
Cook, bake, serve, and deliver hot, nutritious meals for neighbors experiencing food insecurity across the North Shore, from your own kitchen or alongside others…
Prepare nutritious meals for local food pantries and shelters using fresh ingredients and simple recipes provided by Spur.
Wash, chop, peel, slice, and dice fresh produce for prepared meals for neighbors facing food insecurity.
Help grow fresh, organic produce in one of Spur's Community Roots Gardens, which provide over 2,000 pounds of fruits and veggies a year for…
Make sure every child in our community has the supplies they need to walk into their classroom on the first day with the same…
Assemble personal care kits filled with hygiene essentials (soap, toothpaste, deodorant) that help neighbors experiencing homelessness stay healthy and care for themselves with the…
Learn to sew colorful cotton pillowcases for the Spur Holiday Cheer Drive, with a group at the Spur office or at your own pace…
Spread love on Valentine's Day by arranging flower bouquets for neighbors going through hard times, or baking cookies for the first responders, hospital staff,…
Help provide winter essentials and meaningful holiday gifts to local children, and to adults experiencing homelessness, in Beverly, Lynn, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott.
Join hundreds of volunteers across the North Shore to pick up trash and debris from community parks and beaches at Spur's twice-annual cleanup.
Celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3.14) by baking your favorite fruit pie and bringing it to the Spur office, where it's delivered to…
Honor Dr. King's legacy by joining neighbors each January for hands-on service projects that turn his vision of community care into meaningful action.
Turn leftover Halloween candy into hand-decorated treat bags that bring joy, dignity, and a sense of belonging to neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
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