Larchmont Avenue Church (LAC) is deeply committed to serving those in need and is known for its service in our community and abroad.

Annual Service Event: Family Day of Service

Larchmont Avenue Church’s Church & Community Committee puts together a special Family Day of Service in March. Members, families, and friends of LAC are invited to gather in our Russell Hall for a light fellowship breakfast before heading out to complete an array of hands-on-projects to support our various local Mission Partners and assist our neighbors in need. Projects vary from year to year.

In 2026, the Family Day of Service will take place on March 7th.  SIGN UP is required. Please click here.

Project details and times are as follows:

• The Sharing Shelf collects gently-used clothing for redistribution to children from infancy to age 19. Volunteers will sort new and used clothing at The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester from 10am – 1pm. Ages 14 – 17 with adult. Pre-registration required.
• The Community Resource Center provides resources and cares for immigrants and low-income families. Volunteers will clean and organize closets, the children’s room, the kitchen, and help with other spring-cleaning needs. Ages 12 – 14 with adult.
• H.O.P.E. provides hunger relief and other support to a diverse client population. Volunteers will move clothes & toys from a storage unit in Elmsford to one in New Rochelle. Ages 10 – 14 with adult.
• Midnight Run is a ministry that provides clothing, food, and personal connection to homeless and at-risk residents of New York City. Volunteers will prepare lunches, soup, and toiletry bags for upcoming runs. Ages 8 and under with adult.
• The Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force addresses food insecurity in our community. Volunteers will create (& decorate) snack bags for children. 4 – 5 snacks per bag, no nuts or hard candy. This project is to be completed at home; drop off to LAC by March 22.

Any questions? Feel free to reach out to Angie Leissl, aleissl13@gmail.com.

Annual Service Event: Rummage Sale

The LAC Rummage Sale is a beloved community event attracting thousands of donations and hundreds of shoppers. The sale benefits the environment (the ultimate in recycling and reimaging), the community (it helps many families afford wonderful items), and our local mission partners (monetary grants). ith funding from its Benevolence Endowment Fund and Rummage Sale proceeds, LAC distributes annual grants, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, to our mission partners.

Please mark your calendars for the 2026 Rummage Sale: Thursday April 23, 2026 (4-8 PM), Friday April 24, 2026 (9:30 AM to 5 PM) and Saturday April 25, 2026 (9 AM- 12 Noon).

Further details for the 2026 Rummage Sale are being finalized and will be available soon. So check back!

There are also opportunities for the congregation to engage with local partners either individually and directly or through LAC’s efforts. From weekly food preparation at HOPE Community Services to drop box donations for The Sharing Shelf, HOPE, and Midnight Run in our Church Forest Park foyer to monthly Midnight Run community service Saturdays to a congregation-wide Annual Family Day of Service [LINK TO DAY OF SERVICE PAGE], there is something for all ages to get involved. Sign up for our newsletters to stay informed or contact our office for more information lacoffice@lacny.org or 913-834-1800 x302.

Local Mission Partners

Local Hunger Relief Partners

HOPE Community Services which opened the doors of its first soup kitchen in 1984 has grown to become the largest emergency food pantry and soup kitchen in the region. The scope of services it now provides to its clients includes clothing and hygiene needs, language training, counseling, and immigration services.

Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force is an all-volunteer coalition of community organizations, houses of worship, and concerned citizens dedicated to assisting local families facing food insecurity. They run a food pantry that distributes a nutritional bag of groceries providing four days of meals, weekly.

Local Agency Partners

At Home on the Sound provides a support system to help elders in our community continue to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle as they age, while remaining in their own homes in the Larchmont-Mamaroneck community.

The Community Resource Center, based in Mamaroneck, provides educational programs, job training, case management and referral services, and advocates for immigrants and low-income families in need.

The Larchmont/Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center addresses the mental health needs of youth, young adults, and families by providing quality, affordable, and confidential counseling and psychological services.

The Sharing Shelf uses an umbrella of programs to achieve their mission to address clothing insecurity and mee the basic needs of Westchester children and teems.

The STEM Alliance works with students and teachers to enhance STEM education and enrichment initiatives while ensuring equal access to STEM learning opportunities to all. Their popular co-op program also provides vital learning opportunities to children in the summer months.

Midnight Run —  Midnight Run is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless which coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City.

Neighbors for Refugees — Founded in 2016, the local chapter of Neighbors works directly with refugee families to provide them with the necessary services, resources, and community support to bolster their resilience, achieve self-sufficiency, and thrive in their new homes.  NFR also strives to remove legal barriers to refugees through advocacy and education.

Interfaith Community Connection

Larchmont Avenue Church has been blessed by long, warm, and enduring relationships with a variety of congregations from faith traditions other than our own. From cooperation on outreach efforts like the Midnight Run, to sustainability projects with HOW Green Westchester and shared worship events at Thanksgiving and Easter, LAC actively seeks out opportunities to build bridges of interfaith commonality, understanding, and mutual respect with our neighbors. These priorities are supported by the work of our pastors, who meet and share regularly with clerical leaders from other congregations in our community. As a congregation, we are convinced that ecumenical and interreligious relationships of this type are central to the gospel and a vital source of connection with all of God’s people.

Coalition for Community

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local faith communities, non-profit organizations, and committed volunteers recognized a need for greater communication and cooperation among all of those who were working to meet needs in our region. The partnership was so successful that participants have continued to meet regularly in order to share information on projects, avoid duplication of services, and join hands to meet new needs as they arise. Larchmont Avenue Church continues to participate actively in this community effort.