Volunteer

Help our Community!

Host a Diaper Drive

Imagine only being able to change your baby’s diaper once a day in order to make it last until your next paycheck. For an average infant, a healthy change of diapers is up to 12 times per day, and 8 for a toddler. Currently there is no safety net program (WIC, Food Stamps, Medicare) in place that pays for diapers.

Diapers are a crucial basic need for Maine’s families and are the most requested item all year long. Help keep your littlest neighbors safe and comfortable by donating diapers and wipes to TOA today!

Here’s how to help:

Hosting a baby shower? Ask guests to bring a box of diapers to the party.
Host a diaper drive at your business- make it a competition by seeing what department/ location can collect the most boxes.
As members of your church/ community group to bring boxes of diapers or wipes.

Contact Development@OpportunityAlliance.org to learn more and get involved.

Card Making / Letter Writing

Help brighten someone’s day and make a card or write a letter! You can share a quote, for example, or send words of encouragement to them know that they are loved. Cards will be distributed through to TOA’s residential program clients and 24/7 staff that need a pick-me-up or some encouragement. Mail your cards to Lily Lynch, VP of Development & Communication at The Opportunity Alliance, 50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106.

Preble Street Support
Preble Street is seeking food donations. Bring donations to the Resource Center Soup Kitchen, 252 Oxford Street, Volunteer Entrance (ring the bell) — 7 days a week, 7am-6pm. Looking to volunteer for meal service? Sign up online by visiting https://www.preblestreet.org/you-can-help/volunteer/ or contact Volunteer Manager Ali Brauner at 207-775-0026 x1162 or by email at abrauner@preblestreet.org.

Wayside Food Programs
Wayside’s warehouse is currently open if you are looking to donate food or help pack food boxes weekday mornings. Email Don Morrison – dmorrison@waysidemaine.org or call Don (207) 712-4929.

Local Food Pantries
Many local food pantries are also in need of help. You can contact your local food pantry and ask if they need help.