When you can do good just by buying a toy, that’s a win-win. But what about other ways to give back during the holidays? Whether you’d like to share some of your time, money and more, we’ve come up with a few suggestions to help point you in the right direction.
Give a Little Food
Who it Helps According to recent reports from ConAgra Foods Foundation, up to 24.3 percent of children in Texas don’t have access to the food they need to be healthy. But as little as $1 from you can provide up to four meals to someone who needs it.
Where North Texas Food Bank
Get more info
4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Dallas
214/330-1396; ntfb.org
Give a Little Time
Who it helps For everything from animal advocacy to violence prevention to shelter building, there can be no progress without helping hands and hours served.
Where Volunteer Center of North Texas
Get more info
2800 Live Oak St., Dallas
214/826-6767; volunteernorthtexas.org
Give a Little Money
Who it helps If you don’t have hours to donate, you can always help out by digging into your wallet. Whether it’s an organization with worldwide reach such as Greenpeace, or if it’s the neighborhood animal shelter, your donation will be appreciated.
Where United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
Get more info
1800 N. Lamar St., Dallas
214/978-0035; unitedwaydallas.org
Give a Little Goods
Who it helps Making a list to give to Santa is a big deal. And for a child who might not get those wishes answered, your donation of toys, clothes and games can make all the difference around the holidays
Where Salvation Army Angel Tree
Get more info
Multiple locations
salvationarmyusa.org
Give a Little Food
Who it helps: According to recent reports from ConAgra Foods Foundation, up to 24.3 percent of children in Texas don’t have access to the food they need to be healthy. But as little as $1 from you can provide up to four meals to someone who needs it.
Where: Tarrant Area Food Bank
Get more info: 2600 Cullen St., Fort Worth. 817/332-9177; tafb.org
Give a Little Time
Who it helps: For everything from animal advocacy to violence prevention to shelter building, there can be no progress without helping hands and hours served.
Where: Volunteer Center of
North Texas
Get more info: 3740 S. University Drive Ste. 101, Fort Worth. 817/927-7172; volunteernorthtexas.org
Give a Little Money
Who it helps: Even if you don’t have hours to donate, you can always help out by digging into your wallet. Donations of all sizes will help send others out to aid victims of natural disaster, famine and homelessness.
Where: Samaritan’s Purse
Get more info: 235 N.E. Loop 820 Ste. 202, Hurst. 817/595-2230; samaritanspurse.org
This article was originally published in August 2015.
