If you find yourself working to frantically declutter and organize your home to make way for whatever Santa brings, you may be wondering where to donate Christmas items you no longer need. Help your children get rid of toys they've outgrown and instill the spirit of giving by paying it forward this holiday season. Read on to find the ideal charity for your family and locate organizations near you where you can donate Christmas toys, gently-worn clothing, and books.
Christmas charity ideas: How to choose the right one
Christmas charity activities that include the whole family
December is a great time to help your children recognize the importance of giving, and what better way to do that than to donate your time and volunteer as a family. Whether you choose to attend a Christmas charity event or facilitate your own event by setting up a toy drive in your own community, getting the kids involved can make for a more meaningful holiday season.
Another easy way to do this is to connect with your local food bank. Feedingamerica.org allows you to search by zip code for the nearest food pantry. You may be able to drop off donations or work with your kids to help pack donation bags.
Another option is to give back by sending in individual donations or shopping from Comfort Cases Amazon Wish list. The organization provides pajamas, backpacks, books, and stuffed animals to help ease the transition of children entering the Foster Care Program, into a new home.
If you have difficulty finding a charity to donate gently used toys — especially during a global pandemic — consider checking social media for options, as Karen Heffren is doing with her kids this year. "Clothes and stuffed animals purged from their rooms go to our school district's clothing bank — and anything in great giving shape can be offered in our local (Facebook) Buy Nothing Group," the Arizona mom of two told Mom.com.
