Local Volunteers Unite for Spring Service Weekend to Support Environmental and Hunger Relief Efforts

Philadelphia, PA  – It is well-known that The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is a namesake organization for volunteerism. This year in recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Month, The Junior League is asking the public to step up and help make a difference with its nationwide ‘Jump In & Join’ campaign, inspiring others to take action. The JLP is also holding a Spring Service Weekend in Greater Philadelphia for members from April 3 to 6, dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteerism. Additional internal volunteer events will be held throughout the month.

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“Volunteering is an investment in yourself, your community, and your future,” said The JLP’s President Kate Hall. “Through the ‘Jump In & Join’ campaign, we’re inviting individuals with a drive for success to join us, elevate their impact, and forge connections that will last a lifetime.”

JLP members are also stepping up during Spring Service Weekend, beginning on Thursday, April 3, with volunteers gathering at The JLP’s headquarters to make 200-250 turkey and cheese and bologna sandwiches for Cathedral Kitchen. The initiative ensures individuals facing food insecurity receive a simple yet essential meal. The JLP’s biggest mission of 2025 is reducing food insecurity in Greater Philadelphia to increase quality of life and foster nutrition.

On April 5, at the Riverbend Environmental Center in Gladwyne, PA, The JLP’s Done In A Day (DIAD) committee will host a Pollinator Garden Spring Cleaning Event. Volunteers will devote time to preparing Riverbend’s facility for the spring season, clearing dead foliage and pulling weeds — allowing local ecosystems to thrive as warm weather comes.

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Next on the Spring Service Weekend agenda is meal attendance at Face to Face human services organization in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on April 6. JLP members will prepare sixty meals for the less fortunate. Their volunteer efforts will also include serving meals, engaging with guests, and cleaning up. An additional meal service day with Face to Face will be April 27.

The JLP’s Food to Families Committee has organized members to participate in the SHARE Packing Day on April 19. This year marks a decade of the JLP’s involvement with the Share Food Program, packaging tens of thousands of pounds of food in a day for those in need.

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The JLP’s Kids in the Kitchen (KITK) program is another nutrition-based initiative dedicated to food education. KITK is an after-school curriculum that helps youth fight food insecurity through teaching children how to make healthy meals under the guidance of a teacher. The program starts March 31, and runs for six weeks at six local schools, each lesson focusing on a different recipe.

During Volunteer Appreciation Month, The Junior League of Philadelphia, alongside over 30 service organizations, is challenging individuals to take action. Strong communities are built by those who dedicate their time and effort to service. This month isn’t just about recognition—it’s an invitation to get involved. Initiatives like the ‘Jump In & Join’ campaign and Spring Service Weekend highlight the vital role volunteers play in addressing community needs, from environmental stewardship to food security. By working together, these organizations reinforce the power of collective impact.

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About The Junior League of Philadelphia

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The JLP welcomes all women who value its mission. They are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Since 1912, The JLP has been committed to addressing the many aspects of health and wellness in underserved communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, whether it’s creating community gardens or providing nutritious meals to families in need. With over 700 trained volunteers who contribute thousands of hours of service annually, the organization empowers women volunteers to make meaningful change happen within the communities it proudly serves.