G4G San Francisco + St. Anthony’s Back to School Drive | August 5, 2025

G4G SF and St. Anthony’s Service Event

Gay For Good volunteers will be supporting St. Anthony’s Back to School Drive as part of their Free Clothing Program (FCP) which is the largest free clothing program in San Francisco and provides fresh, clean clothes to low-income families and individuals, including those who are experiencing homelessness. The program’s goal is to distribute the highest quality of clothing possible to ensure that guests have a positive and dignified experience. We will be sorting and organizing school supplies and decorating their event space for their Back to School events on August 7th & 8th.

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 5:00pm–7:30pm PDT

Location: St Anthony’s – 121 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift.  We’ll meet out front for introductions, badging, and a group photo.

Public Transit: Near the Civic Center Muni/BART Station and bus lines 6, 7, 9, 49 and 90.

Activities will include the following: Sorting and organizing school supplies, folding clothing, hanging clothing and decorating their event space for their Back to School events on August 7th & 8th. Volunteers must be able to stand for up to three hours, lift up to 20 lbs, and participate in activities with repetitive motion.

Recommended Attire: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Refreshments: Water and light snacks will be provided.

Clothing Donations: If you have gently used clothing items or linens that you would like to donate, bring them with you and St. Anthony’s will gladly accept them during our shift. Follow the donation guidelines listed here.

COVID Guidelines: Masks are optional. Please cancel if you are not feeling well.  Please have a copy of your proof of vaccination available upon arrival.

About Our Partner: Saint Anthony’s mission is to feed, heal, shelter, clothe, lift the spirits of those in need, and create a society in which all persons flourish. They provide community services such as hot nutritious meals to over 1,000 guests each day as well as new and gently-used clothing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty through their Free Clothing Program (FCP). St. Anthony honors diversity and treats all people with dignity and respect. They seek ways to eliminate injustice and to educate and empower people so that all may claim their rights in society. 

Project Leads: Barry Schmell (he/him)

Volunteers Needed: 15

As always, email sanfrancisco@gayforgood.org or message us on FB/IG with questions/concerns.