With Thanksgiving just around the corner, New York City’s charitable spirit is in full swing, with local nonprofits and community organizations stepping up to support those in need. From food drives to Thanksgiving meals and volunteer events, a wide range of charitable activities offer New Yorkers opportunities to make a difference. These events provide essential resources to families, individuals, and communities, ensuring that no one goes without a holiday meal or a helping hand. Here’s a look at some of the city’s top charities hosting Thanksgiving events and ways you can get involved to spread gratitude this season.
Feeding NYC
Volunteers assemble and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need. The event is on November 26th at The Glasshouse in Manhattan.
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Dorot
Participate in Thanksgiving meal delivery to older adults in Manhattan and Westchester, fostering community connections. The event takes place on November 24th?.
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New York Cares
Offers various volunteering options including meal prep and delivery, community clean-up, and support for senior citizens. You can choose from a range of projects tailored to your schedule and interests?
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City Meals on Wheels
Citymeals offers festive home-delivered meals on Thanksgiving, delivering care packages of meals and snacks. They also host special celebrations at community centers for those able to venture out.
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Donate to City Meals on Wheels
Salvation Army
Salvatin Army provides several opportunities to serve meals and support various community programs during the holiday season?.
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Hope for New York
This organization hosts several events throughout the city, including meal service, toy distribution, and holiday support for vulnerable communities?.