HomeFront, which works to break the cycle of poverty in Central New Jersey, is holding its Week of Hope, a week of opportunities to connect, learn and volunteer, from Feb. 10 to 15.
Bake Treats for Children in Our Community
Monday, Feb. 10 – At Home
Bake at Home – Bring a smile to children currently experiencing homelessness by baking nut-free treats. These will be included in meal deliveries to families temporarily living in motels. Please drop off your individually wrapped treats at our 1880 Princeton Ave. location by 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11. Every sweet contribution makes a difference.
Create a Welcoming FreeStore Experience (5 slots per day)
Monday, Feb. 10 – 9:30 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Feb. 13 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 1000 Division St., Trenton
Help create a welcoming space where clients can shop for clothing, professional attire, household items, and more — all at no cost to them. Your role includes sorting incoming donations and organizing the store to ensure its accessible and inviting for those we serve.
Assist in Our Choice Market Food Pantry (5 slots per day)
Monday, Feb. 10 – 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11 – 1:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 13 – 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. – 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville
Join our team in creating a dignified shopping experience for our clients at HomeFront’s Choice Market food pantry. Tasks include assisting clients, retrieving carts, and restocking shelves. Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers are especially encouraged to volunteer.
Get Ready to Make an Impact: Volunteer Orientation (25 slots)
Mon. Feb. 10 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville New to volunteering with HomeFront? Join this engaging session to dive into our mission, core values, and the ins and outs of client-facing, in-person volunteering. We’ll cover key policies, introduce you to department contacts, and wrap up with a fun question and answer to get you excited and prepared to make a difference. Attendance is highly encouraged for all in-person volunteers.
Deliver Hope with Double Helpings (3 slots per day)
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville
Join our Double Helpings team to deliver hot meals and essential supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness in area motels. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate. Please also sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation to get started.
ArtSpace Valentine Collage Workshop: Sip and Create! (16 slots)
Wed. Feb. 12 – 6 to 8 p.m. – Treasure Trove, 31 West Broad St, Hopewell Join us for a fun evening of collaging, sipping, and learning about HomeFront’s mission! Enjoy a relaxing time creating a Valentine for someone special in your life while supporting a great cause. Suggested donation of $25 per person. Must be 21 to attend.
Bake Cupcakes or Create Valentine’s Goodie Bags for Families
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – At Home
Bake at Home – Sign up to bake nut-free cupcakes or prepare Valentine’s goodie bags for children and families staying at our HomeFront Family Campus. Please individually wrap whatever you can generously offer. Please drop off your individually wrapped treats at our 1880 Princeton Ave. in Lawrenceville by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13.
Explore HomeFront’s Impact: Private Bus Tour with CEO Sarah Steward (15 slots)
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville. Join CEO Sarah Steward for an exclusive bus tour to learn about the scale and scope of HomeFront’s 35-plus programs. Gain insight into the work we do and the difference we’re making in the community.
Tour Our 1880 Princeton Ave. Location: Explore Our Resource Network (10 slots)
Thursday, Feb. 13 – 11 a.m. to noon – 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville Join us for a tour of our 1880 Princeton Ave. location to see our Resource Network in action. Learn about our food pantry, hygiene pantry, diaper resource center, upcoming drives, and discover how you can get involved in supporting our mission.
Join Our CEO for Lunch: A Proactive Approach to Addressing Homelessness (15 slots)
Friday, Feb. 14 – noon to 1 p.m. – 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville. Join our CEO for lunch and learn about HomeFront’s proactive, upstream approach to addressing homelessness. Gain insight into our programs and services and understand the challenges our clients face every day as we work together to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
Host a Diaper Drive & Join Our Diaper Wrapping Event (15 slots)
Sat. Feb. 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville Diapers can cost $70 to $80 per month per child and aren’t covered by food stamps. You can make a difference by hosting a diaper drive and bringing the collected diapers to our donation center. Afterward, join us for a fun and impactful diaper wrapping activity to support families in need. Also available for youth aged 13-17 with parent or guardian present.
Sign up online at: bit.ly/hopeweek25 For questions contact getinvolved@homefrontnj.org or call (609) 989-9417 ext. 112.
