Normally Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a big time for giving. Food drives, toy drives, donations, volunteering are just some of the ways that people give back. With COVID, it might be harder to give back because of the pandemic. Here are just a couple of ways that you can still give back.
Turkey Run
My church every year does a turkey run where we collect Thanksgiving food such as turkey and bring it to local churches in need. They are still doing it safely this year but check your local religious centers or towns to see if they are doing something similar.
Check your food pantry to see if they are taking donations
This is probably the safest way to give back this year. You can easily go to Shop Rite or your local food store and pick up some non-perishables to drop off at your local food pantry. Remember your mask!
Volunteer
Places still need volunteers and with your mask and gloves, it can also be a way of giving back. Shelters, food pantries, and food kitchens all need help this year even with the pandemic.
Donations
Another safe way to give back is donating. Shop Rite gift cards, donating money to shelters, or giving people/places in need nearly anything really is another great way to give back!