Serve with Love This Lent
Lent invites us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — and one powerful way to live this season is through service. During Lent, Saint Ambrose Outreach Ministry is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow individuals and families to put faith into action by serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care.
Whether you can give a few hours or participate multiple times throughout the season, these opportunities support organizations making a real difference in our local community and beyond. All ages and stages are welcome, with age requirements noted for each opportunity.
To Be Truly Seen (TBTS) – Bingo with Catholic Charities
Dates:
- Saturday, February 21 from 8:45–11:30 am (25 spots)
- Saturday, March 21 from 8:45–11:30 am (20 spots)
Begin at Saint Ambrose and travel together to the Dorothy Day in St. Paul. Volunteers provide hospitality and accompaniment while playing bingo with guests experiencing homelessness.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Bridge to Basics – Hygiene Kit Repacking
Dates:
- Wednesday, February 25 from 10:00 AM–12:00 pm (6 spots)
- Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 AM–12:00 pm (6 spots)
Volunteers will help repack and sort hygiene products that support nonprofits and individuals experiencing hygiene insecurity.
Location: 801 Transfer Rd, Unit A01, St. Paul, MN 55114
Requirements: Minimum age 11.
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)
Date:
- Friday, February 27 from 7:15–8:45 pm (75 spots)
Help hand-pack meals that will be shipped to children in need around the world. Volunteers work together to pack rice, soy, dried vegetables, and essential vitamins.
Location: 990 Lone Oak Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121
Requirements: Minimum age 5.
Open Cupboard Food Shelf
Dates:
- Saturday, February 28 from 10:45 AM–1:00 pm (10 spots)
- Saturday, March 21 from 10:45 AM–1:00 pm (10 spots)
Assist with organizing and sorting food donations, stocking shelves, and supporting daily operations that serve local families facing food insecurity.
Location: 1740 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109
Requirements: Minimum age 15. Volunteers under 18 must have a completed Volunteer Release Form.
Every Meal
Dates:
- Thursday, March 12 from 5:45–8:00 pm (30 spots)
- Wednesday, March 25 from 5:45–8:00 pm (30 spots)
Support Every Meal’s mission to fight child hunger by packing food bags that are discreetly placed into backpacks of students across Minnesota.
Location: 2723 Patton Rd, Roseville MN 55113
Requirements: Minimum age 8.
St. Therese Senior Living
Dates:
- Saturday, March 14 from 2:00–3:30 pm (4–6 spots)
- Saturday, March 28 from 2:00–3:30 pm (4–6 spots)
Volunteers will spend time playing games or doing crafts with residents in memory care, offering companionship and joy.
Location: 7555 Bailey Road, Woodbury, MN, 55129
Requirements: All ages welcome.
Sign Up: Contact Heather at [email protected]
Important Notes
- Some opportunities require a printable volunteer release form.
- Please review age requirements carefully before signing up.
- Transportation details and additional instructions will be shared after registration.
Questions?
For more information or help discerning the right opportunity for you or your family, contact Outreach Ministry at [email protected].