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Help in the next 48 hours

Specific asks from mutual aid coordinators. No sign-up, no commitment — just show up.

2 Critical
22 Open slots
Critical Phoenix 1d left
1 slot needed

Drive a neighbor to cooling center — Peoria, 85381

What
One neighbor (elderly, no car) needs a ride from home to the Peoria Aquatic Center cooling center. Pickup within 2 hours if possible.
Where
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ — Peoria Aquatic Center — main entrance
When
Today, any time before 5pm
drivingelder supportheat emergencysame day
Coordinator Mutual Aid PHX
Call @mutualaidphx Map
Critical Phoenix 1d left
2 slots needed

Restock Maryvale cooling station — water + snacks urgently needed

What
Drop off at least one case of bottled water and a bag of shelf-stable snacks (granola bars, crackers, fruit cups). Fridge is empty. Heat advisory active.
Where
4545 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ — Next to Save-A-Lot, blue-painted door on the side
When
Today or tomorrow, before 8pm
heat emergencydrivingsame daydrop off
Coordinator Mutual Aid PHX
Call @mutualaidphx Map
Urgent Phoenix 2d left
3 slots needed

Deliver water to Glendale distribution point — Mutual Aid AZ

What
Pick up a pallet of water at Costco (or bring your own cases) and drive to the Glendale drop point. Coordinator will mark which ZIP clusters are driest.
Where
5800 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ — Behind the library — look for orange cones
When
This weekend
drivingwater distributionweekendheat response
Coordinator AZ Mutual Aid Coalition
Call Map
Urgent New York City 2d left
3 slots needed

Restock East Harlem community fridge — missing proteins

What
Bring eggs, canned tuna, peanut butter, or any shelf-stable proteins. Fridge is fully stocked on produce but protein shelves are empty.
Where
1 E 104th St, New York, NY — Green fridge outside the laundromat, near the fire hydrant
When
Any time in the next 2 days
community fridgefood dropno signupprotein needed
Coordinator East Harlem Mutual Aid
Call @eastharlemma Map
Urgent New York City 2d left
2 slots needed

Deliver hygiene kits to families in Bronx 10456

What
Pick up 10 pre-packed hygiene kits from the Bronx coordinator and deliver to building supers or leave in lobby of 3 specific buildings. Coordinator provides list.
Where
1325 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY — Meet coordinator at the corner bodega, red awning
When
Saturday morning or Sunday
deliveryhygiene kitswalking and transitweekend
Coordinator Bronx Mutual Aid Network
Call @bronxmutualaid Map
Urgent sf 3d left
4 slots needed

Restock Tenderloin community fridge — produce needed

What
Bring fresh fruit, vegetables, or shelf-stable protein to the fridge on Turk St. Fridge is stocked but low — restocking helps it serve through the weekend.
Where
470 Turk St, San Francisco, CA — Green fridge outside the corner store, yellow door
When
Before this Sunday
community fridgetenderloinno signupfood drop
Coordinator SF Community Fridges
Call @sfcommunityfridges Map
Urgent Chicago 4d left
7 slots needed

Restock Pilsen community pantry — baby formula + diapers

What
Bring unopened baby formula (any brand, size 1-3), diapers (sizes 2-4), or wipes to the Pilsen pantry. Families with infants are waiting.
Where
1800 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL — Pilsen Community Pantry — blue door, knock twice
When
This week, before Friday 6pm
baby suppliesdrop offno signupfamilies
Coordinator Chicago Mutual Aid Network
Call Map

These requests are posted by community coordinators. Confirm details by calling or messaging before heading out. More requests added daily as coordinators post them.

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