Local groups are making it simpler than ever this year to connect with our community and beyond South Florida. As Thanksgiving nears, many focus on family and the abundance on their tables. However, several South Florida nonprofits invite us to share our blessings with strangers in need.
These organizations encourage donating a few hours to activities like assembling meals, knitting blankets, or writing letters to troops—small acts that help recipients feel less alone. Below are options to fit your schedule and willingness to give back.
Where: B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton
Register: btcboca.org/mitzvah-day
Arc Culinary offers a gourmet holiday dinner package for 10 guests at $235, featuring:
You can also purchase a package to donate, helping a family in need enjoy a holiday meal.
“They want us to donate a few hours to help assemble a meal, knit a blanket or write letters to our troops, all simple activities that can make a recipient feel less alone.”
This Thanksgiving, consider giving your time or resources to uplift others in South Florida who need support.
Author’s summary: South Florida nonprofits offer various hands-on volunteer opportunities and meal donation options this Thanksgiving, making it easy to give back to those in need.