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For nearly 30 years, Union Station Foundation has sponsored our annual Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park. This event brings a hearty meal and holiday cheer to all who attend, many of whom are homeless, senior citizens, alone at the holidays and families on limited incomes. Faithful supporters donate turkeys, hams, side dishes and desserts to the park. Hundreds of volunteers are on hand to set up and decorate the park, accept the drive-up food donations and to serve the meals.
Volunteer on Christmas Day (December 25th)
| 10:00 | AM | - | 11:30 | AM | Set up |
| 11:30 | AM | - | 2:00 | PM | Serve food & beverages |
| 1:30 | PM | - | 4:00 | PM | Break down tables & chairs, wash dishes, clean up. (We REALLY need help here!) |
Volunteer the Day Before and After Christmas (Monday, Dec. 24th and Wednesday, Dec. 26th)
Volunteers are needed on December 24th and December 26th. If you are available to volunteer on those days, please contact Union Station Foundation at 626.240.4550 (x105).
Donate New Toys
Santa Claus attends Union Station’s Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park. So do about 1,000 children. If you can donate new toys for Union Station’s Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park, please call us at 626.240.4550 (x105).
Donate Prepared Food
Please click here to view the full list of food items needed.
- Fully Cooked Turkeys and Hams - For instructions on safely preparing turkeys, please visit the USDA website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Poultry_Preparation_Fact_Sheets/index.asp
- Side Dishes - Side dishes must be safely prepared in aluminum, disposable containers, including: casseroles, spaghetti, lasagna, mashed potatoes without gravy and vegetables
- Desserts (please, no jello)
- Cook turkeys that have been donated to Union Station Foundation - Volunteer cooks can pick up one or more of the donated turkeys at our Adult Center (412 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena) December 19th through 22nd, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you are unable to cook a turkey in your home, kitchen space is available for use by groups or individuals. Contact volunteer@unionstationfoundation.org for more information.
Food can be dropped off at Central Park on the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Del Mar Boulevard, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Christmas morning.
When is the best time for me to volunteer in the park?
We usually have over 1,000 volunteers in the park between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed at all times, but are desperately needed between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.. Your time will be greatly appreciated!
Do I need a reservation to volunteer?
No, you do not need a reservation to volunteer.
What should I do when I arrive at the park?
When you arrive at Central Park, go directly to the Volunteer Registration table on the Raymond Avenue side of the park. The volunteers there will give you a nametag and assign you a task.
Can my children volunteer?
Children can volunteer at Dinner-in-the-Park as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Central Park is very big and thousands of people attend this event. Children should never be left in the park alone.
Where should I park?
Street parking is available surrounding the park. Please park legally and according to posted regulations.
Do I need to attend a Volunteer Orientation to volunteer at Dinner-in-the-Park?
No.
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