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Holiday Volunteering with Kids in the Hamptons and North Fork
Every year around the holidays, many readers ask about ways they can volunteer with their children. It's not as easy as you might think. Many charitable organizations have age minimums for their hands-on projects, and even when you do find family-friendly volunteering opportunities, they often book up weeks in advance. But local food pantries and shelters are always in need at this time of year, and you can go through your own kitchen cabinet or closet, or shop your local supermarket, to collect a few extra items for families in need.
With Thanksgiving coming up this month, we wanted to highlight some great ways Hamptons kids and their parents can help those in need. While kids may not be able to work in a soup kitchen, they can certainly help the homeless and hungry in other meaningful ways. Here are some family-friendly ways to put the "giving" in your Thanksgiving.
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King Kullen Supermarket
52 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays
November 18, 10am - 6pm
Shop the King Kullen location in Hampton Bays on November 18th and donate food and cash to feed Long Island families this Thanksgiving. All proceeds of this 36-hour food drive benefit Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food Bank.
One Warm Coat - Coat Drive
Shock Kids
99 Main Street, Westhampton (check website for other locations)
Now through Christmas
One Warm Coat was established in 1992 with a coat drive in one San Francisco location over Thanksgiving weekend. Today, thousands of coat drives are held across the nation through the Fall and Winter, providing gently used child- and adult-sized coats to local agencies serving the homeless and needy. The coat drive at Shock Kids in Westhampton will benefit local shelters and Maureen's Haven.
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Clients of The Retreat
The Retreat
13 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton
Now through November 21, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
The Retreat is a non-profit Suffolk County organization that provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and support services for victims of domestic violence. Suffolk County Legislator Lynne Nowick is coordinating a Thanksgiving collection of canned vegetables and meats, non-perishable foods, non-alcoholic beverages and paper goods for families served by The Retreat. Donations of these items, as well as gift cards for purchase of turkeys and fresh foods, may be delivered to Legislator Nowick's District Office (59 Landing Avenue in Smithtown), or directly to The Retreat.
East Hampton Food Pantry
219-50 Accabonac Road, East Hampton
November 26, 9am-6:30pm
The East Hampton Food Pantry will distribute Thanksgiving foods on Tuesday, November 27th. Non-perishable foods may be donated to the Pantry. Volunteers are welcome to help prepare and distribute Thanksgiving bags to needy families. Contact the food pantry at 631-324-2300 for more information.
10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Human Resources of the Hamptons
Cooper's Beach, Southampton
Saturday, December 14, 10am
Plan ahead to be part of this annual tradition, as brave "polar bears" plunge in the icy waters of Cooper's Beach to raise money for the Human Resources of the Hamptons' Food Pantry. You must raise a minimum of $25 in donations (or pay a $25 registration fee) to participate. Last year, plungers raised over $77,000 for HRH clients for food, emergency fuel, school supplies, medical transportation, home repairs and more. Participants under age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent.
Sag Harbor Food Pantry
44 Union Street, Sag Harbor
The Sag Harbor Food Pantry collects fresh, perishable and canned foods. Families in need can visit the Pantry on Tuesday, November 26th to receive the ingredients to create their own Thanksgiving meal at home. Donations may be made in advance by calling Co-Director Evelyn "Evie" Ramunno. Call 631-725-0437 for more info.
Mattituck-Cutchogue Teacher's Association Annual Turkey Trot
Mattituck High School, Main Road, Mattituck
November 28, 9am
This annual 5K Run/Walk welcomes adults and children of all ages. Awards are given for male and female winners in each age category. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital in honor of Morgan West, the Olivia Menard Fund, and MCTA Senior Scholarship Fund. Registration is $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the race; $15 for students, $20 day of the race.
The Springs Food Pantry
The Springs Community Presbyterian Church
5 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton
November 27 after 1pm
The Springs Food Pantry is collecting fresh and non-perishable items to prepare Thanksgiving baskets. Items may be dropped off on Wednesday, November 27th after 1 pm. Food will be distributed to the needy during food pantry hours that evening, 4pm - 6pm. Call 631-324-4791 for more info.
