Giving Back Around Charlotte

The holiday season often inspires a spirit of generosity and community, with many people eager to give back through donations and volunteering. Engaging with local charities, participating in donation drives, or volunteering are excellent ways to maintain the momentum of giving and make a meaningful impact year-round within our community.

Host a Food Drive

Whether it’s in your neighborhood or at work, hosting a food drive will help feed our community. Below are a few of the local food banks that benefit from donations.

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina 
• Pilgrims Inn in Rock Hill
• Fort Mill Care Center
• Harvest Hope
• Nourish Up

Volunteer at Your Local Library

You can help with anything from clerical support to shelving books to assisting with children’s programming at your local library.

• York County
• Mecklenburg County
• Union County
• Gaston County
• Lancaster County

Be an Angel

Make sure children and seniors receive gifts this holiday season by adopting an angel, a few silver bells or even the Walmart Angel Tree Registry through the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte.

Support Housing for People in Need

Help housing charities continue to support people in need by volunteering for creating welcome baskets, landscaping, donating toiletries and helping to plan events for children. 

• Charlotte Family Housing
• Congregations for Kids
• Roof Above
• Family Promise of York County
• Children’s Attention Home

Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

Volunteer for an afternoon at one of the local soup kitchens while providing support and essential resources for our community.

• Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
• Dilworth Soup Kitchen
• University Soup Kitchen

Deliver Meals to Seniors

Help serve your local homebound seniors this year by delivering meals and providing the comfort, company and nutrition seniors need through Meals on Wheels.

Donate

We know that time is strained, especially during the holiday season. If you’re unable to donate your time, consider donating financially to help these organizations further their mission.

• Donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina here
• Donate to Pilgrims Inn here
• Donate to Fort Mill Care Center here
• Donate to Harvest Hope here
• Donate to Nourish Up here
• Donate to The Salvation Army here
• Donate to Charlotte Family Housing here
• Donate to Congregations for Kids here
• Donate to Roof Above here
• Donate to Family Promise of York County here
• Donate to Children’s Attention Home here
• Donate to Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen here
• Donate to Dilworth Soup Kitchen here
• Donate to University Soup Kitchen here
• Donate to Meals on Wheels here

On December 3rd, participate in #GivingTuesdayCLT and join millions worldwide, as well as in our local community, in supporting nonprofits.