WAC IS POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS!

Each year, our community comes together to share over three-quarters of a million pounds of food (that’s 375 tons) with more than 30,000 families (over 120,000 individuals). But food is just the beginning of what happens here.

At West Avenue Compassion, neighbors and volunteers work side by side to build stronger, healthier lives. 

Together, we help strengthen our community through:

• Nutritious food and quality clothing
• Diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene, and adult incontinence products 
• Support for women, mothers, and children 
• Access to community resources & health resources and services 
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED learning opportunities 
• Pathways to employment and vocational training 
• Connections to housing support, utility assistance, emergency food and shelter, legal aid, and more 
• Help with benefits enrollment (WIC, CHIP, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, TANF, TEFAP, TSAP) 
• And so much more; because when one of us flourishes, our whole community grows stronger.
   

It takes about 150 volunteer roles each week to make all of this possible; from sorting food and tending the garden to welcoming neighbors and coordinating programs. Every person who joins in helps keep this community strong and moving forward.

Come be part of the WAC family, where neighbors work together to make sure everyone not only has enough; but has the chance to thrive.