Ways to give back in Raleigh this holiday season

More than 10 ways to support our neighbors now through December.

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The Village District has six Angel Tree locations.

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As we enter the season of giving, we’re looking for ways to support Raleighites in need. Help out a neighbor by supporting these 10+ local causes now through the holidays.

Giving Tuesday

The following ways to give back are taking place today, Nov. 29.

  • Donate a pair of shoes or make a financial contribution to help Note in the Pocket provide 1,500 pairs of shoes to kids during Giving Shoesday .
  • Bring in two of The Green Chair Project’s most needed items between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and receive a free Tiff’s Treats cookie.
  • For every freezer casserole ordered through Fig’s Market, Catering Works will donate one to the Salvation Army of Wake County.
  • All day, YogaSix classes are supporting causes including Coats for Kids, a toy drive, and a canned food drive. Sign up to flow for good (and check class descriptions for what to bring).
  • The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC is tripling all donations today. This means that 15 meals will be provided for every $1 donated ($1 typically provides five meals).

December causes

  • Activate Good is hosting a Holiday Cheer Baking event on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Sign up to bake, individually wrap, and drop off 12-24 holiday treats to be shared with people experiencing homelessness.
  • Drop off food donations for the ABC11 Together Food Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at a designated Food Lion location.
  • Visit an Angel Tree in the Village District to fulfill a child’s holiday wish, now through Saturday, Dec. 10.
  • Host a holiday meal for Raleighites experiencing homelessness with Oak City Cares. Sign up for a volunteer shift on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or the day after Christmas.
  • Help A Place At The Table check off some items on its Holiday Wish List . Donations range from name tags and whisks to PLACE Cards and rent payments.
  • Donate new toys to the Salvation Army of Wake County for its Toy Shop . Families in need will have the opportunity to shop for their children for free during the month of December.
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Anne — originally from Annapolis, Maryland and based in Roanoke, Virginia — joined 6AM City as a City Editor for RALtoday in January 2022. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and has contributed to publications including Garden & Gun and Washingtonian. When Anne’s not writing, she’s hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, practicing hot yoga, or finding her new favorite foodie spot.