Photos: 11 Young People Making a Difference for Homeless Shelters

Over 27,865 DoSomething members have signed up to donate daily essentials.

A collage of images showcasing diverse individuals engaging in community service: loading supplies into a truck, smiling while holding donation boxes, and sorting through food packages for distribution. This highlights the impactful work of volunteer opportunities and civic engagement in local communities.

The DoSomething community has already run the largest collection drives for jeans, period products, and sports equipment for young people in need. Now, our massive impact continues, this time with Supplies, Sealed, Delivered, a campaign powered by TikTok. Thousands of DoSomething members have signed up to provide daily essentials to homeless shelters all around the country. With items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and nonperishable foods, young people are giving back to their communities in a major way.

See what these members collected for their local shelters and sign up to find out more about how you can get involved!

Kennedy, 17

A smiling individual giving a thumbs up sits next to a variety of colorful gift bags on a wooden deck, indicating their involvement in a community service project. The setting is outdoors, surrounded by greenery, highlighting the importance of volunteer opportunities and civic engagement.

“This is extremely important to me because I believe everyone has times in their lives when help is needed. If I am able to provide those who can’t with simple self-care items and snacks, why wouldn’t I?”

Noor, 25

A person sits cross-legged on a couch surrounded by numerous clear plastic bags filled with supplies, indicating a community service project. This image highlights volunteer efforts focused on assembling care packages for those in need.

Kenneth, 18

A person in a blue and gray striped hoodie loads bags into the back of a white pickup truck at a community service event. The scene emphasizes preparation for volunteer work, showcasing various colorful bags and an outdoor sports facility in the background.

Taniya, 17

A smiling individual holds a box filled with hygiene and pantry items, including toothpaste, a toothbrush, canned goods, and soap. This photo highlights volunteer efforts to support community service and essential needs.

Luke, 16

A person is smiling while sitting in the back of a truck filled with freshly harvested corn and a melon, holding a basket of ripe tomatoes. This image highlights community involvement in agricultural volunteer opportunities and promotes civic learning through hands-on experiences.

“I supervised a fresh food garden for the local homeless shelter/food bank. We grew, harvested, and donated 3,048 pounds of fresh food! Everyone should have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.”

Jenna, 17

Two volunteers sit among numerous boxes filled with zip-top bags of non-perishable food items, ready for community service distribution. The setting is a well-lit room with empty chairs and tables in the background, highlighting the organization and effort put into the project.

Lynette, 17

A smiling volunteer sits at a table surrounded by bags filled with essential hygiene products, ready for community service outreach. This image highlights the importance of civic engagement and providing support to those in need.

Kaylee, 21

A smiling individual holds a large cardboard box filled with sealed bags of food, standing in a community center. This image highlights volunteer efforts in providing essential resources and support to those in need.

Asia, 17

Four individuals smile while holding donated items, surrounded by bags filled with groceries and supplies in a cozy living room. This scene highlights community members engaged in volunteer efforts to support local families in need.

“This campaign is important to me because I am passionate about women’s health and confidence. Women’s shelters are always in desperate need of items such as hair care products and feminine products. I saw a need in my community and decided to do something about it.”

Gavin, 18

A person sits on the edge of a pickup truck filled with bags of donations for community service, showcasing volunteer efforts to support local needs. The scene captures a cloudy day with trees and buildings in the background, emphasizing civic engagement and leadership.

Jackie, 17

A person sits cross-legged beside a heart-shaped arrangement of small, packaged hygiene products on a carpeted floor, demonstrating community service efforts. Cardboard boxes are visible in the background, suggesting preparation for a volunteering project.

“Volunteering at the local homeless shelter gave me a better understanding of how this sector of my community is struggling and needs assistance. I met so many people who...have nothing. The emotional stories that people shared with me were so heartbreaking; it really affected me. This experience inspired me to take action and share my compassion and generosity by donating toiletry bags to help those in need.”

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