The dedication, compassion, and hard work of Preble Street volunteers make a profound impact on the lives of those we serve. This year, we’ve been fortunate to have over 1,150 individual volunteers contributing an astonishing 17,800 volunteer hours. The commitment of the many individuals who come out in all sorts of weather to create positive change in the lives of others is nothing short of inspiring and is the heartbeat that propels our organization forward.

Between the beginning of January and the end of November, our community of Preble Street staff and volunteers have come together to prepare an astounding 507,650 meals in Preble Street’s kitchens. Each of these 507,650 meals represents not just a simple act of sustenance but a profound connection, a shared moment of warmth and care that resonates in both hearts and bellies.

In addition to our prepared meals, we’ve also shipped out enough grocery food boxes to provide an additional 348,436 meals to families navigating the harsh landscape of food insecurity. This means that together with your invaluable support, Preble Street was able to provide over 856,000 meals to individuals and families in the Greater Portland Area.

These numbers of meals do not include the busy holiday season! It would be impossible for us to show the many wonderful moments we’ve had this past year, but we hope you enjoy some recent volunteer highlights below!