Spread love on Random Act of Kindness Day in the City of Oaks

Feb. 17 is Random Act of Kindness Day — here are just a few ways to show your neighbors, city, and local biz your love just because.

The storefront of A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table offers good eats at a discounted rate for those who need it.

Photo provided by A Place at the Table

Choose to make Raleigh a little brighter by spreading love to strangers and the community on Feb. 17, Random Act of Kindness Day. Here’s three ideas to get love and kindness flowing through Raleigh.

Volunteer

  • Whether you prefer to hit the trails to pick up trash, like folding + organizing, or prefer hanging back with the dogs, our guide to volunteering in Raleigh has over 35 opportunities to give back in whatever way fits you best.

Support local biz

Hand out PLACE cards

  • Purchase a PLACE card at any price from A Place at the Table to hand out in the community for anyone who could use a free meal. You can purchase these at the nonprofit restaurant or online to either take with you or leave at the eatery to pay it forward.
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