The holidays are here and we have just the right way for you to spread some cheer. Check out these local charity opportunities where you can give back by donating or volunteering to help those in need.
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D.C. Central Kitchen
Who they are: D.C. Central Kitchen uses food as a tool to build communities, empower minds and strengthen bodies. They train jobless adults for culinary careers and hire dozens of its own graduates to prepare three million meals for homeless shelters, schools, and nonprofits each year.
This holiday season: They are collecting both prepared and unprepared food. D.C. Central Kitchen makes it easy! Simply contact their recovery team to schedule a food donation delivery or pick-up that works best for you.
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- DC Central Kitchen
Capital Area Food Bank
Who they are: Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in Washington metro area working to solve hunger.
This holiday season: They provide multiple ways to donate nonperishable food items. Click the link above to find out how you can contribute this year, including 3 easy steps for hosting your own food and funds drive.
- Capital Area Food Bank
You Give Goods
Who they are: You Give Goods offers an online drive system where volunteers can browse for a cause to donate to.
This holiday season: Now through December 17th you can donate a new toy or cold weather gear to help thousands of youth in the DC area.
- You Give Goods
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The Holiday Project
Who they are: The Holiday Project organizes visits to people in hospitals, nursing homes and other residential institutions to bring a little holiday cheer.
This holiday season: Their goal is to bring the holiday spirit to those who otherwise would not have a celebration. Click here for available dates and locations where you can spread joy this holiday season.
- The Holiday Project
DC JCC: D25 Day of Service
Who we are: DC JCC is a Jewish community focused on recreational, social and fraternal organization.
This holiday season: They are hosting the largest volunteer event of the year. On December 25th from 6AM – 6PM you can volunteer by serving meals, singing carols, visiting home-bound seniors and many more family friendly opportunities.
- Edlavitch DCJCC
We Are Family: Senior Outreach Network
Who we are: We Are Family is a grassroots organization that reaches out to isolated inner-city seniors.
This holiday season: They have many events coming up where you can visit a senior in their home, help transport them to stores and appointments, deliver their groceries and so much more. Click here for ways you can help out the elderly this holiday season.
- We Are Family
