The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division
Address : Check the website for all the South Hills locations . Contact : wpa . salvationarmy . org or 412.446.1637
A fun and festive family giving project ! The Salvation Army provides holiday cheer and support to thousands of our neighbors in need across Western Pennsylvania . There are many ways to volunteer , including as a bell ringer for The Salvation Army ’ s iconic red kettles . Groups are encouraged to “ take over ” a kettle for a day and have members sign up for shifts . Monetary donations are also accepted .
Toys for Tots of Northwestern Washington / Greene Counties
Address : Visit the website for drop-off locations . Contact : toysfortots . org / donate / Default . aspx or 724.225.2087 Let your child choose a toy to donate to the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve ’ s Toys for Tots Program . Toys for Tots collects new , unwrapped toys throughout the holiday season and distributes them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community . You can also make a monetary contribution or volunteer to assist in sorting , transporting , and storage of toys and more . Visit the website for more information .
Pay Tribute to Our Veterans During the Holidays
AMVETS Community Thrift Center
Address : 2226 Noblestown Road , Green Tree / Crafton Contact : amvetsnsf . org / thrift-stores
The AMVETS Thrift Center is open to the public , offering donated household goods , clothing , toys , and more at discounted prices . Help veterans by donating gently used items this holiday season to the center . Your thrift store purchases and donations will go toward programs that directly benefit veterans who served our country . Visit the website for donation requirements and procedures , and for other ways to help .
Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America – American Thrift Center
Address : 1806 Homeville Road , West Mifflin Contact : kpva . org
Donate household goods , or shop to honor paralyzed veterans this holiday season ! A percentage of each sale at the American Thrift Center gets donated to the services of KPVA . American Thrift Center will accept donations at the store or will pick up larger items . A list of accepted donations is available on the KPVA website . You can also make a monetary donation or donate your services . Visit the website for more information .
Operation Troop Appreciation
Contact : operationtroopappreciation . org or 412.653.1317
Remember our heroes who cannot be home during the holidays ! Operation Troop Appreciation provides wish-list items specifically requested by U . S . troops in the field . These items are intended to help ease the burden of deployment and are presented to the troops as symbols of our appreciation , support , and encouragement . Donate in-kind or monetary gifts , or volunteer to help . Visit the website for more information , for drop-off dates and times , and more .
Provide a Holiday Dinner
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Address : Visit the website for South Hills food bank locations . Contact : pittsburghfoodbank . org or 412.460.3663
Help families dealing with food insecurity this holiday season . Serving families across the 11 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania , the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank relies on a strong network of organizations to distribute food to individuals and families throughout the region . Many of these organizations are entirely volunteer based . Make a difference and visit the website for ways to donate or volunteer in the community !
Greater Washington County Food Bank
Address : 909 National Pike West , Brownsville Contact : foodhelpers . org / volunteer or 724.632.2190
Washington County has more than 26,000 people who are food insecure . Help your neighbors have access to food this holiday season with donations to the Greater Washington County Food Bank , a division of Food Helpers . Have time to give ? Help sort donations and pack boxes of goods locally , or volunteer to distribute donations at a Truck to Trunk event . Visit the website for a list of local food banks in Canonsburg , Peters Township , Washington and more , for volunteering opportunities , or to make a monetary donation .
South Hills Interfaith Movement ( SHIM )
Address : 5301 Park Avenue , Bethel Park , and food bank locations in Baldwin and Whitehall Contact : shimcares . org or 412.854.9120 x112
South Hills Interfaith Movement ( SHIM ) helps 7,500 individuals locally each year by providing food , clothing , and services to those in need throughout Pittsburgh ’ s southern suburban neighborhoods . Opportunities to donate your time , talent , or treasure at SHIM are endless . Host a family drive to collect food and clothing or volunteer to pack dry goods for pantry distribution . SHIM even encourages children as young as 5 to participate in volunteering with a parent to teach the
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