Get Involved

Ways to get involved:

For six decades, ACCAC has been able to serve Anderson County because of one powerful truth: when our community steps up, lives change. There are countless ways for individuals, families, churches, civic groups, and local businesses to get involved—each one making a direct and immediate difference in the lives of our neighbors.

1. Volunteer Your Time

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of ACCAC. Whether you can give one hour a month or several hours a week, your time matters. Volunteers help with food distribution, sorting clothing donations, assisting families in the household goods room, organizing the pantry, preparing meal kits, helping at community events, unloading donations, and supporting special seasonal programs. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to help.

2. Donate Food, Clothing, or Household Items

Every can of food, every warm coat, every set of dishes, and every pair of steel-toe work boots helps a local family in need. Donations come from residents across Anderson County and surrounding areas, local businesses, churches, schools, and individuals who simply want to make a difference. Your donations keep our shelves stocked and our programs running week after week.

3. Give Financially

ACCAC operates solely on community donations—we receive no federal, state, or county funding. That means every dollar given goes directly toward feeding families, keeping our building operational, providing household items, maintaining transportation, and supporting all of our outreach programs. Monthly giving, one-time gifts, and business partnerships are all deeply appreciated and vital to our sustainability.

4. Join a Program or Committee

We welcome community members who want to lend their skills in planning, gardening, nutrition, fundraising, outreach, or administrative support. Joining a committee or program team—such as the Green Thumb gardening initiative or nutrition education efforts—helps strengthen and expand what we can offer.

5. Partner With Us as a Business or Organization

Local businesses, civic clubs, schools, and churches play a major role in supporting ACCAC. Hosting drives, providing sponsorships, sharing resources, and volunteering as a group are powerful ways to connect your team to meaningful community impact. We love building partnerships that enrich both the giver and the community.

6. Spread the Word

Awareness is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Share our posts, tell others about our services, invite friends to volunteer, or encourage those in need to reach out to us. Many families find us because someone in the community cared enough to point them in our direction.

7. Organize a Drive

Whether it’s a food drive, coat drive, household goods collection, or a fundraiser, organizing a community drive is a high-impact way for groups to support us. Schools, church groups, local sports teams, and businesses often make the biggest difference simply by rallying their members around a shared goal.

No matter how you choose to get involved, your impact is immediate and meaningful.

Together, we can continue to uphold the ACCAC promise:

Residents caring for residents—lifting one another up with dignity, compassion, and hope.