Norfside Long Beach Outreach is asking the community for donations and volunteers for their upcoming food and supply distribution to benefit unhoused people on Sunday, Feb. 27.
According to Norfside LB Outreach, desired items for donation include blankets, beanies, gloves, hats, jeans, shoes, socks, tarps and jackets sizes large to extra large.
Those who wish to donate items for the distribution can message Norfside LB Outreach on Instagram @norfsidelb_outreach to arrange a time to drop off their donation or have it picked up.
Monetary donations are being accepted as well and can be made through Venmo @NLBDONATIONS. All monetary donations will be used to buy supplies and meals for unhoused people.
Norfside Long Beach Outreach is also selling stickers for $5 to help raise funds for the upcoming distribution. To buy a sticker, send a $5 payment to Norfside LB Outreach’s Venmo account @NLBDONATIONS and then send a screenshot of your payment to Norfside LB Outreach’s Instagram page @norfsidelb_outreach along with a name and address it should be sent to.
Those interested in volunteering during the distribution can sign up using an online form available at tinyurl.com/norfsidelb.
Norfside LB Outreach is a grassroots organization founded in 2020 by five North Long Beach residents to distribute food and necessities to community members in need.
To keep up with Norfside LB Outreach follow them on Instagram at @norfsidelb_outreach.
