Ways to Give Back to the South Orange County Community This Thanksgiving Season
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Ways to Give Back to the South Orange County Community This Thanksgiving Season

Ways to Give Back to the South Orange County Community This Thanksgiving Season

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks. It is during the holiday season that we are often reminded of how important it is to give back. Below are four simple ways you can give back to the South Orange County community this Thanksgiving season.

  1. Donate to a food pantry

In Orange County, more than 400,000 people, including 1 in 7 children are food insecure. Consider donating your time or resources to a local food pantry such as; Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County or South County Outreach. These organizations are dedicated to providing nutritious meals to local children, seniors and families in need. They offer several easy ways to give back to the South Orange County community including in person volunteering, donating food items or gifting a small amount of money through their websites.

  1. Participate in the Orange County Turkey Trot

The Orange County Turkey Trot is an annual fun run held on Thanksgiving Day. All funds raised through event registration go to the Orange County Rescue Mission, an organization focused on ending homelessness, one life at a time. This year’s goal is to raise enough money to provide 30,000 meals for the hungry and homeless of Orange County. Click here to sign up!

  1. Donate to a clothing drive

The winter season is a vulnerable and dangerous time for those who are homeless or cannot afford their gas and electric bill. Spend some time cleaning out your closet and donate your gently used winter clothing items to the Goodwill of Orange County Donation Center. Goodwill of Orange County is dedicated to empowering, serving and changing the lives of those in the Orange County community. Click here to learn more!

  1. Donate supplies to a local animal shelter

Lastly, consider donating to the Irvine Animal Care Center or the Orange County Humane Society . These local animal shelters that are devoted to giving neglected animals a second chance at life through adoption. They provide daily care, food and enrichment for each animal. Click here to view the Orange County Humane Society’s Wish List of supplies and items needed this holiday season!