How to volunteer at a food bank for Thanksgiving:
There’s nothing like Thanksgiving to bring people together and remind us all we can be thankful for in our lives. The best way to get into the spirit is by volunteering in your own community. Here are some of the ways you can give back during Thanksgiving at your local food bank or food pantry:
- Sort and pack food donated for Thanksgiving meals
- Assist families during their visit to the food bank or food pantry
- Deliver meals to the elderly or people with disabilities or health conditions
- Cook and serve dinner at a soup kitchen or community meal
During the coronavirus pandemic, volunteers are asked to follow additional safety measures like maintaining social distance and wearing masks. If you would like to help from home, please consider starting a virtual Thanksgiving food drive.
Read our tips for having the best volunteer experience this Thanksgiving.
Host a
Food Drive
A virtual food drive is a great way to help Feeding America reach more of our neighbors during and after the holidays.
Feed a
Family
Your donations make it possible for millions of families to share meals and memories this Thanksgiving and beyond.
Donate
Food
If you can’t volunteer this year but still want to help, consider donating some Thanksgiving foods to your local food bank.