Current & Upcoming
Current & Upcoming
Events
Events
Here’s what we’re collecting right now and the drives we hold every year. Everything listed is open to the public.
Here’s what we’re collecting right now and the drives we hold every year. Everything listed is open to the public.
Happening now
Happening now
Holiday Canned Food Drive
Holiday Canned Food Drive
November 1 to 30, 2026
November 1 to 30, 2026
Every November we collect canned and nonperishable food for children and families in Las Vegas and Henderson. All of it stays local. Our volunteers sort it and get it to families at participating schools.
Every November we collect canned and nonperishable food for children and families in Las Vegas and Henderson. All of it stays local. Our volunteers sort it and get it to families at participating schools.
What to bring
Canned vegetables and soups
Rice and beans
Cereal
Peanut butter
Other nonperishable pantry staples
Note: Please give only unopened items that haven’t expired.
What to bring
Canned vegetables and soups
Rice and beans
Cereal
Peanut butter
Other nonperishable pantry staples
Note: Please give only unopened items that haven’t expired.
Where to drop off
Donation boxes are at local businesses around Henderson and Las Vegas. Boxes fill up and move during the drive, so we keep the current list on Instagram.
Where to drop off
Donation boxes are at local businesses around Henderson and Las Vegas. Boxes fill up and move during the drive, so we keep the current list on Instagram.
Where to drop off
Donation boxes are at local businesses around Henderson and Las Vegas. Boxes fill up and move during the drive, so we keep the current list of drop off locations on our Instagram.
Not on Instagram? Email alwayshelpingservices@gmail.com and we’ll point you to the closest box.
Not on Instagram? Email alwayshelpingservices@gmail.com and we’ll point you to the closest box.
Thank you to every local business hosting a box.
Thank you to every local business hosting a box.
Every year
Every year
Our Drives Through the Year
Our Drives Through the Year
These drives happen around the same time each year. Dates firm up as each one gets closer, so check Instagram for the latest.
These drives happen around the same time each year. Dates firm up as each one gets closer, so check Instagram for the latest.
Canned Food Drive
November 1 to 30
For the whole month, donation boxes at local businesses collect canned and nonperishable food for families in our community.
Canned Food Drive
November 1 to 30
For the whole month, donation boxes at local businesses collect canned and nonperishable food for families in our community.
Canned Food Drive
November 1 to 30
For the whole month, donation boxes at local businesses collect canned and nonperishable food for families in our community.
Christmas Drive
Mid-November through December
Each holiday season we collect toys, blankets, and other requested items for local children and families, then hand them out at a distribution day in December. Needs change from year to year, so email us or check Instagram to see what’s needed now.
Christmas Drive
Mid-November through December
Each holiday season we collect toys, blankets, and other requested items for local children and families, then hand them out at a distribution day in December. Needs change from year to year, so email us or check Instagram to see what’s needed now.
Christmas Drive
Mid-November through December
Each holiday season we collect toys, blankets, and other requested items for local children and families, then hand them out at a distribution day in December. Needs change from year to year, so email us or check Instagram to see what’s needed now.
How Our Drives Work
How Our Drives Work
Every donation stays close to home
Every donation stays close to home
Whether it’s a can of soup or a wrapped gift, every drive works the same way. Want to collect for us? Businesses, schools, and families can host a donation box at work, in a classroom, or even at a birthday party. That’s how Always Helping started.
Whether it’s a can of soup or a wrapped gift, every drive works the same way. Want to collect for us? Businesses, schools, and families can host a donation box at work, in a classroom, or even at a birthday party. That’s how Always Helping started.
1
You Give
Drop off items at one of our donation boxes, or host a box of your own.
2
We Sort
Our volunteers sort everything that comes in and pack it for families.
3
Families Receive
Donations go to participating schools for the children and families who need them.
1
You Give
Drop off items at one of our donation boxes, or host a box of your own.
2
We Sort
Our volunteers sort everything that comes in and pack it for families.
3
Families Receive
Donations go to participating schools for the children and families who need them.
1
You Give
Drop off items at one of our donation boxes, or host a box of your own.
2
We Sort
Our volunteers sort everything that comes in and pack it for families.
3
Families Receive
Donations go to participating schools for the children and families who need them.
event volunteers
event volunteers
Want to help at an event?
Want to help at an event?
We need extra hands at every drive, from sorting cans to handing out holiday gifts. Sign up, and we’ll reach out when the next one comes up.
We need extra hands at every drive, from sorting cans to handing out holiday gifts. Sign up, and we’ll reach out when the next one comes up.