Learn how The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command supports Central Florida through shelter, food assistance, recovery programs, youth services, and more at Light Orlando’s October Lunch & Learn.

What if your fall cleaning could do more than create a little extra space? Across Central Florida, nonprofit thrift stores and resale programs turn community donations into funding, resources, job opportunities, housing support, food assistance, and other services for neighbors experiencing hardship.

Learn about Light Orlando’s August Lunch & Learn at the Central Florida Hope Center, its community programs, recent merger, and ways to get involved.

Light Orlando's September Lunch & Learn spotlighted the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools and ways our community can invest in local students, schools and educators.

This summer, Light Orlando had the opportunity to attend, host, sponsor, volunteer, and participate in an incredible variety of events and service initiatives throughout our community. And we didn’t just participate; we helped connect our community with even more opportunities to serve.

Light Orlando’s 4th Annual Hunger Project brought 2,500+ volunteers together to assemble 1,009,800 meals, collect 2,051 canned protein donations, and deliver hope across Central Florida.

August is officially “Delivering Hope, Together Month” in the City of Orlando. The proclamation, presented by Orlando District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose, recognizes the work of Light Orlando, powered by the Åcahand Foundation, and its commitment to bringing people together through service, collaboration, and meaningful acts of hope throughout Central Florida.

We’re inviting you to be part of something big. Like, one million meals big. On Saturday, August 23rd, Light Orlando will host our 4th Annual Hunger Project: One Million Meal Build, and we need your hands, your heart, and your light to help make it happen.

This June, Light Orlando gathered for a meaningful Lunch & Learn hosted by Catholic Charities of Central Florida. This event marked the first Lunch & Learn of our Summer of Service 2026 season.

After a successful launch in 2025, Light Orlando is excited to continue its Summer of Service campaign in 2026. The Summer of Service campaign brings together individuals, churches, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders across Central Florida to make a meaningful difference each summer.

Light Orlando’s May Lunch & Learn gathered nonprofit and faith-based leaders at United Against Poverty for a time of connection, collaboration, and community impact. As part of Light Orlando’s 2025 Lunch & Learn series, these gatherings continue fostering meaningful partnerships and shared impact across Central Florida.

Light Orlando’s 6th Annual Community Clothing Closet Cleanout brought together 120 Light Orlando volunteers to sort and distribute over 60,000 donated items to 16 nonprofit organizations across Central Florida. From clothing and shoes to essential hygiene products, this impactful event helped meet real needs for individuals and families in the community, restoring dignity, comfort, and hope through collective generosity.

Light Orlando is inviting volunteers from across Central Florida to participate in its Annual Community Closet Clothing Clean Out, a day of hands-on service aimed at sorting, organizing, and distributing thousands of clothing donations to individuals and families in need.

Light Orlando’s April 2026 Lunch & Learn featured SALT Outreach, highlighting their mission to serve individuals experiencing homelessness through mobile outreach, housing programs, and compassionate care. Learn how SALT is transforming lives across Central Florida through essential services, case management, and innovative solutions like mobile shelter trailers. This recap shares key impact metrics, powerful client testimony, and opportunities for community involvement.

Light Orlando’s Lunch & Learn on March 4, 2026, at the Lakeshore Center in Ocoee brought together nonprofit and community leaders for an inspiring afternoon of collaboration. The event featured presentations from Ocoee High School’s 3DE seniors, who developed innovative strategies to improve volunteer recruitment and retention.

Volunteers needed for Light Orlando’s Community Closet Clothing Clean Out. Help sort and distribute clothing to local charities. Sign up today!

View Drop-Off Locations or Become a Drop-Off Location for the Light Orlando 2026 Community Clothing Clean Out

Light Orlando kicked off the year with its first Lunch and Learn at Matthew’s Hope Ministries in Winter Garden. Discover how this faith-based nonprofit is offering a hand up to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Light Orlando’s LOVE Week 2026 took place February 9–14 with six impactful service initiatives across Central Florida. In just one week, 382 volunteers served 1,273 hours, partnering with local nonprofits to support seniors, families, youth, and children in need. From a Valentine’s Senior Prom and community flower distribution to a beautification project, youth planting event, family picnic, and building 100 beds for children, LOVE Week demonstrated how love is best expressed

Light Orlando’s Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.) Week returns February 9–14, 2026, inviting the Central Florida community to share love through service during Valentine’s Day week. Launched in 2023, L.O.V.E. Week is a week-long initiative focused on bringing people together to serve local partners and neighbors through meaningful, hands-on volunteer opportunities.