Kindness takes many forms — a warm meal, a helping hand, or supporting community wellbeing. Across Flagler County, local nonprofits are creating meaningful ways for families to give back and connect with the place they call home. Whether you’re volunteering together, collecting donations, or simply showing up for others, these organizations illustrate how compassion in action can shape a life and a community.
Flagler Humane Society
Since 1982, the Flagler Humane Society has been a lifeline for animals in need — and a trusted resource for families who care about them. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization accepts every animal who needs help, regardless of health, age, or behavior. From lost and abandoned pets to animals whose owners are hospitalized or fleeing domestic violence, every creature who walks through their doors is met with compassion and care.
Beyond the shelter walls, Flagler Humane Society’s field rescue officers educate pet owners, investigate neglect and abuse, and advocate for stronger animal protection laws locally and statewide. The organization also offers low-cost and free spay/neuter services, a pet food bank, and affordable wellness and microchip clinics.
Their ambassador dog program brings smiles to assisted living facilities and encourages children to read aloud with therapy dogs. And during hurricanes or other disasters, the team opens and staffs a pet-friendly evacuation shelter, ensuring families never have to leave their pets behind.
🌟 Volunteer Opportunities for Families:
Families can foster kittens or puppies, assist at adoption events, help share adoptable animals via social media, or support community education programs for youth. This kind of volunteerism helps children learn responsibility, compassion and empathy through caring for animals. To learn more or volunteer, visit FlaglerHumaneSociety.org
Grace Community Food Pantry
Located at 245 Education Way in Bunnell, Grace Community Food Pantry fulfills its mission to end hunger in Flagler County by providing nourishment and support to residents in need. Grace Community Food Pantry+1 In 2023 they reported serving over 114,657 families, 401,965 individuals, 221,080 children, and distributing more than 3 million pounds of food. Grace Community Food Pantry
💛 Volunteer Opportunities for Families:
Volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and skills are welcomed to help. Their opportunities include weekly food-bagging, home-delivery substitutes, check-in and recipient relations, inventory and stocking, and logistics. Grace Community Food Pantry For younger volunteers, bagging efforts on weekends or collecting hygiene products and non-perishables offer meaningful entry points. Visit gracecommunityfoodpantry.org to learn more and sign up.
Flagler Volunteer Services (FVS)
Based in Bunnell, Flagler Volunteer Services is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency dedicated to improving lives through volunteer engagement in Flagler County. They support programs such as the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a county Volunteer Center, and Emergency Support Services, and they connect volunteers of all ages with nonprofit, government, and health-care agencies across the region.
✨ Volunteer Opportunities for Families:
Families can join FVS to assist with many programs — for example, children in K-5 may help with the Giving Store (an initiative of FVS) where younger volunteers learn the joy of giving by selecting and wrapping gifts for families during the holiday season. Teens and parents can also get involved in special-event teams, partner with FVS on community service days, or assist emergency support efforts. For the latest volunteer listings, visit flaglervolunteer.org or call 386-597-2950.
