Give Thanks to the Food Banks

by Sarah LeTrent, Posted Nov 24th 2009 @ 2:00PM

As we all get ready to sit down to a belly-bulging turkey dinner this Thursday with the ones we love, it's also time to remember the holiday is about giving thanks.

But during these tough economic times, many people will get their meals this holiday season from food banks and soup kitchens. Volunteering to charitable causes in a time of abundance gives others a reason to give back.

Find out how you can help after the jump.

With a network of more than 200 food banks in all 50 states, Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest) is the nation's largest hunger-relief charity. Locate the Feeding America food bank that serves your local community.

The Smithsonian's Institution National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a nationwide potluck on Saturday, Nov. 28, as a way to celebrate a year of anniversaries, including its 20th anniversary.

Warm up the holidays for our nation's needy children. This holiday season, make a contribution to Share Our Strength and help bring an end to childhood hunger.

You know 'tis the season when the bells of the Salvation Army's kettle drives toll. Donations help provide holiday meals, as well as clothing and toys, for families in need.

Find out where the soup kitchens are located in your community by searching online or in the phone book, and tell them you'd like to volunteer on Thanksgiving! You'll see the reward in the faces of the people you serve.

What are you doing to help others give thanks? Tell us in the comments!

Filed Under: Holidays
Tags: fall, food banks, food charity, give thanks, share our strength, soup kitchen, thanksgiving

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11-25-2009 @8:45AM LinC said... Our local NPR radio station collects for a local food bank. I dropped off groceries there (as I do a few times a year). This year their need is greater than ever. I always participate when the Post Office holds its letter carriers food drive.
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11-25-2009 @4:05PM olaamigoquepasa said... My apt complex had a food drive a couple of weeks ago. I bought 4 boxes worth of misc dry/canned food to contribute. I was happy to do it. It's a tough time right now, hopefully it'll make someone's holiday season just a little brighter.
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