It’s Not Just Thursday Night

To most passersby, it might just look like a generous moment in time—volunteers gathered under dimming streetlights, handing out warm meals, clean clothing, and essential toiletries to people experiencing homelessness. To those receiving the help, Thursday night is a lifeline. But for those who know the full story, Thursday night is just the visible tip of a deeply rooted mission that doesn’t clock out when the tables are folded away.

Help 4 the Homeless runs a powerful, compassionate outreach every Thursday evening, where volunteers distribute meals, clothes, and care packages—all of it made, collected, or donated by other volunteers. But this heartwarming act of service wouldn’t be possible without the tireless work of Lloyd and Shoshana Gilmore.

Because the truth is: it’s not just Thursday night.

Behind the Scenes, Every Day

While most people are going about their daily routines, Lloyd and Shoshana are on the move. In between their “proper jobs,” they’re constantly working to source food, clothing, and toiletries—connecting with businesses who care about food waste and want to redirect surplus food to those who need it most. They manage donations, organize collections, and coordinate logistics that ensure everything is in place by the time Thursday rolls around.

From early morning pickups to late-night planning, from storing boxes of winter coats to sorting out toiletries into care kits, the Gilmore’s dedication is relentless. They don’t just make Thursday happen—they make it possible.

A Community Powered by Care

It’s also important to recognize the ever-growing community around this initiative. The volunteers who cook meals in their own kitchens, the donors who quietly drop off bags of groceries or socks, the businesses that say “yes” to sharing instead of wasting—all of them are part of this web of kindness.

Thursday night is simply the moment when all of this care becomes visible. When people show up not just to give, but to listen, connect, and treat others with the dignity they deserve.

More Than a Meal

What happens on Thursday nights is vital. But it’s built on a week of hustle, of hope, of human effort that often goes unseen. So the next time you hear about Help 4 the Homeless or pass by a group serving meals on a street corner, remember: it’s not just Thursday night. It’s every day of the week. It’s people like Lloyd and Shoshana Gilmore, and the quiet army of volunteers behind them, who are making change happen—one bag of donated food, one conversation, one Thursday night at a time.

Want to help? Reach out to Help 4 the Homeless to learn how you can donate, cook, or volunteer. Every bit helps. Every day counts.