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How can I help this Thanksgiving?
7 Ways to Give Back and Make an Impact on Thanksgiving
- Deliver meals to people in need. …
- Run in a turkey trot. …
- Serve dinner at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter. …
- Send care packages to troops. …
- Donate to your local food bank. …
- Visit local residents in need. …
- Don’t forget to help out within your own family, too.
How do you give back on Thanksgiving?
5 ways to give back this Thanksgiving
- Organize a drive. Find a local food bank or homeless shelter that needs food, clothing or other supplies. …
- Run a Turkey Trot. …
- Spend time with older adults. …
- Volunteer at a local food bank. …
- Enjoy time with friends and family.
Where can I volunteer locally?
Good Places to Volunteer Your Time
- Your Local Public Library. …
- Your Local Parks &, Recreation Department. …
- Your Local Community Center. …
- Local Faith Organizations. …
- Nearby State &, National Parks. …
- Animal Shelters &, Adoption Centers. …
- Food Banks &, Homeless Shelters. …
- Disaster Relief Organizations.
How do I volunteer to serve Thanksgiving dinner?
How to volunteer at a food bank for Thanksgiving:
- Sort and pack food donated for Thanksgiving meals.
- Assist families during their visit to the food bank or food pantry.
- Deliver meals to the elderly or people with disabilities or health conditions.
- Cook and serve dinner at a soup kitchen or community meal.
Where can I give money on Thanksgiving?
The first step to donating a Thanksgiving meal to a family facing hunger is finding your local food bank. The Feeding America network includes over 200 food banks throughout the United States that work with food pantries and soup kitchens to reach communities.