Holiday volunteer and donation opportunities

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

359-9940

The Food Bank wrapped up its Thanksgiving Distributions to member agencies last week, so now they’re stocking up for Christmas. Some of the most-needed items include stuffing mixes, pasta, rice, beans, cake mixes and anything that would go to make a holiday meal. You can donate at any neighborhood Associated Grocers store, or Albertson’s. >>More

Holiday Helpers of Baton Rouge

928-4808

Volunteers are needed Wednesday, November 22 at 6 p.m. to help set up for the big Thanksgiving Together dinner, held at the Baton Rouge River Center. If you want to help out on Thanksgiving Day, get to the River Center at 9 a.m. to help serve food, and then rise above and beyond by sticking around to help cleanup.

Hospice of Baton Rouge

767-4673

Make a donation to Hospice of Baton Rouge by purchasing lights of tribute for a loved one. Lights can be purchased for donations of $25, and all proceeds go to the Patient Care Fund. The 2nd Annual Trees of Light Ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. on the Plaza of the Shaw Center. >>More

Volunteer Baton Rouge

343-8270

This is a great resource if you want to give, but aren’t really sure how to get started. Volunteer Baton Rouge can put you in touch with a number of local organizations that need assistance. Even if you don’t have a lot of time to give, the organization can match you up with volunteer opportunities that require as little as an hour of your time. >>More