Are you feeling charitable as we head into this holiday season? I hope so! In my opinion, there really is no joy like the joy that comes with giving. I especially find this true when I am giving to those that really need it.
I was a child who grew up in a very poor household. I was the kid who’s name was hung on the giving tree and who had Christmas Eve food boxes delivered to my house, so I know a bit about how much giving can help. If you are feeling extra giving and charitable right now, I have put together a list of the best things to donate this holiday season to help those in need have their best holiday season too.
The Best Things to Donate This Holiday Season
Good Food Staples
When you are going through your pantry looking for food to donate, choose a good mixture of stuff. Please don’t only choose the foods that you don’t like and have been sitting in your pantry for months and months. Just because someone doesn’t have the financial means at this moment doesn’t mean that they want your creamed peas and canned asparagus.
Warm Clothes
Do you have some nice, warm winter clothing that is in excellent shape? Better yet, do you have the budget to buy something new for someone? It’s getting cold out there! Let’s help others stay warm with some nice warm winter coats and clothing.
I am a thrift shopper and I have found myself some really amazing deals in recent months on winter clothes. As a result, I have 4 VERY nice, high dollar winter coats hanging in my closet and I have decided that this year, I will be giving away 2 of them.
Gift Cards
Do you know a family in need? If you are wondering how you can help, consider gifting them with a gift card to a local grocery store or big box store. It can help them buy gifts for their children or household supplies that they can’t otherwise afford.
I also like the idea of gifting them with a restaurant gift card. Hard times or not, everyone deserves to be able to enjoy someone else cooking for them sometimes, am I right?
