The Spirit of Giving for the Whole Family
Play it Forward Pittsburgh
Address : Check the website for drop-off locations at businesses in the east suburbs . Contact : playitforwardpittsburgh . com
Teach your kids how to make another child ’ s holiday special ! Play it Forward Pittsburgh is collecting gently used toys and offering them free to families in need . Donate your own toys or offer to collect toys among your neighbors , moms group , or as a project through your service organization . Monetary donations are also accepted to cover expenses associated with the drive and much more . Play it Forward encourages parents and their kids to volunteer to unload vehicles , clean and sanitize toys , and sort donations . You can also support the organization when you shop at smile . amazon . com .
The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division
Address : Check the website for all the east suburb locations . Contact : wpa . salvationarmy . org
A fun and festive family giving project ! The Salvation Army provides thousands of children and individuals with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners , winter coats , clothing , toys and gifts . Through the Project Bundle-Up , Treasures for Children , and Adopt-a-Family programs , you can make someone ’ s holiday better . There are many ways to volunteer or make monetary donations . Visit the website for more information .
Westmoreland County Toys for Tots
Address : Visit the website for drop-off locations . Contact : jeannette-pa . toysfortots . org
Show your kids the true meaning of the holidays ! Donate toys , make a monetary contribution or volunteer to assist in the transportation and storage of toys and more ! Greater Greensburg Marine Corps League Detachment 834 is the only authorized organization to operate the local Toys for Tots campaign in Westmoreland County . It has been the proud sponsor of the program for more than 20 years . The mission of the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new , unwrapped toys during October , November and December and distribute them as Christmas gifts to children of the community who are in need .
Provide a Holiday Dinner
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Member Agencies
Address : Visit the website for east suburb 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 . The dedication of the member network allows distribution of 26.5 million pounds of food to 360,000 people annually . Make a difference and check the website for ways to donate food and monetary funds , volunteer opportunities , and more in your community !
Jubilee Kitchen
Address : 2005 Wyandotte Street , Pittsburgh ( Lower Hill District ) Contact : jubileesoupkitchen . com or 412.261.5417
Help to serve the warmth of a meal this winter to those in need . Families with children over 13 can volunteer their time to engage in conversation and service at the Jubilee Soup Kitchen . Teach your family the importance of honoring human dignity while serving a nourishing meal to members of the Pittsburgh community . Learn more by visiting the website .
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