Needs From: Heart of Illinois Volunteers

Volunteer: Coat Giveaway: Preparation Volunteer

Help prepare for Neighborhood House's Annual Coat Giveaway to ensure that our community members have a coat during the winter season! Generous community partners and individuals donate gently used and new coats for this program. All donated coats need to be sorted prior to distribution, which is where volunteers are needed.Volunteers are needed to:determine condition of coat (available for display, needs washed, or needs recycled.) help sort coats by size and genderlabel coat racks with size markersassist with any final touches - donation bin breakdown, transport coats to community room, set up distribution area,etc.





Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Help prepare for Neighborhood House's Annual Coat Giveaway to ensure that our community members have a coat during the winter season! Generous community partners and individuals donate gently used and new coats for this program. All donated coats need to be sorted prior to distribution, which is where volunteers are needed.Volunteers are needed to:determine condition of coat (available for display, needs washed, or needs recycled.) help sort coats by size and genderlabel coat racks with size markersassist with any final touches - donation bin breakdown, transport coats to community room, set up distribution area,etc.





Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 20, 2025 through Oct 24, 2025

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spread the Warmth - Host a Coat Drive

Is your organization seeking opportunities to give back to the community?

Show your support by setting up a collection bin for Neighborhood House’s annual Coat Giveaway to help spread the warmth!

Neighborhood House will supply collection bins, while your organization will act as a designated collection site. The collection period is set for September 1, 2025, through October 17, 2025. 

We accept new and gently used coats, outerwear, scarves, hats, gloves, even socks. We are especially in need of outerwear for infants, youth, and larger sizes such as 4XL and 5XL.

Neighborhood House will schedule pick-ups as bins become full.

If you are interested in managing a collection bin, please reach out to Aleena Wessel at aleenaw@nhpeoria.org or call (309) 674-1131, ext 300.

Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Is your organization seeking opportunities to give back to the community?

Show your support by setting up a collection bin for Neighborhood House’s annual Coat Giveaway to help spread the warmth!

Neighborhood House will supply collection bins, while your organization will act as a designated collection site. The collection period is set for September 1, 2025, through October 17, 2025. 

We accept new and gently used coats, outerwear, scarves, hats, gloves, even socks. We are especially in need of outerwear for infants, youth, and larger sizes such as 4XL and 5XL.

Neighborhood House will schedule pick-ups as bins become full.

If you are interested in managing a collection bin, please reach out to Aleena Wessel at aleenaw@nhpeoria.org or call (309) 674-1131, ext 300.

Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Sep 1, 2025 through Oct 17, 2025

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hold a Pet Food Drive

Our Critter Meals on Wheels program delivers food twice a month to over 120 pets in the Greater Peoria area that provide companionship for our Meals on Wheels clients. You can allow us to continue serving these individuals and their pets by hosting a pet food drive. If you or your organization are interested in hosting a pet food drive, please contact Aleena Wessel at either aleenaw@nhpeoria.org or 309-674-1131

Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Our Critter Meals on Wheels program delivers food twice a month to over 120 pets in the Greater Peoria area that provide companionship for our Meals on Wheels clients. You can allow us to continue serving these individuals and their pets by hosting a pet food drive. If you or your organization are interested in hosting a pet food drive, please contact Aleena Wessel at either aleenaw@nhpeoria.org or 309-674-1131

Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hold a Canned Food Drive

Twice a month, Neighborhood House hosts a food pantry that has assisted ~350 individuals within the Peoria community. The food pantry is in need of several shelf-stable items that will allow us to continue serving the community by providing nutritional food. If you or your organization is interested in hosting a food drive, please contact Aleena Wessel @aleenaw@nhpeoria.org or 309-674-1131 ext. 300.

Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Twice a month, Neighborhood House hosts a food pantry that has assisted ~350 individuals within the Peoria community. The food pantry is in need of several shelf-stable items that will allow us to continue serving the community by providing nutritional food. If you or your organization is interested in hosting a food drive, please contact Aleena Wessel @aleenaw@nhpeoria.org or 309-674-1131 ext. 300.

Organization: Neighborhood House Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: Yes