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Thanksgiving is a time for family, feasting, being grateful and giving back. Volunteering and donating help to spread the holiday spirit to those who need it most, giving you and your loved ones a rewarding and meaningful Thanksgiving Day.
- 1 Ask your local soup kitchen if they need more volunteers.
Soup kitchens don’t just need people to cook and serve food on Thanksgiving. They’ll also need volunteers to collect food, set up the service area, seat people, make deliveries, and clean up afterwards. Many soup kitchens get a lot of volunteers for Thanksgiving, though, so call ahead to see if they need any more help before you show up.[1]
- To look for a soup kitchen near you, go to: https://www.wheelsforwishes.org/news/find-a-local-soup-kitchen/. You can also looking online by searching for “Soup kitchens near me.”
- 2 Volunteer at a local aid organization for a few hours. Some aid organizations may be holding Thanksgiving aid events, which could be anything from food and clothing drives to events for veterans or homeless people. Search online for charities in your area, then call or look on their website to see if they’re hosting any volunteering events on Thanksgiving.
The Salvation Army
Rescue Mission
Red Cross
A local animal shelter
A local church or place of worship
- 3 Visit a nursing home for a few hours. Some nursing home residents may not have any family to visit for Thanksgiving. You can volunteer at a home for the elderly and do anything from decorating the home for Thanksgiving to helping cook…
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