During this time of year, it’s inviting to hole up in your home under a heated blanket with a bowl of hot soup while binge watching Disney+; or, perhaps, you’re more inclined to throw on a heavy jacket and make the most of the snowy weather before coming back indoors to a cup of hot chocolate. Either way, as we get caught up enjoying the holiday season with its merry music and festive lights, it’s easy to forget how lonely and less fortunate others may be. Fortunately, there are easy ways to help others who do not have a warm home or food to rely on. Here’s a list of places you can give back to this holiday season.
Tri-State Food Bank
Instead of wasting food that doesn’t quite meet market standards– such as overproduced, foods labeled with special promotions, and cases that are damaged in transit—the Tri-State Food Bank safely stores these non-perishable, editable foods and disburses it to non-profit feeding organizations in a 33-county service are of the Tri-State. Aside from donating to this reputable cause, Tri-State Foodbank is looking for volunteers to help stock and carryout food. If you’re interested, check out the link here: Volunteering at Tri-State Foodbank
Evansville Rescue Mission
The Evansville Rescue Mission (ERM) works tirelessly to help those who are less fortunate in our community. Whether this means providing a temporary home, mentoring, or collecting food, ERM strives to help people get back on their feet. If this is a cause you can get behind, consider volunteering here: Volunteering at Evansville Rescue Mission
United Caring Services
United Caring Service offer day shelters and services that provide meals 3 times a day. Open 7 days a week and serving the elderly, disabled, near homeless, and homeless, United Caring Service has to lean heavily on volunteers and donations for upkeep and their food services. If you are looking for a place to make a difference, check out their volunteer opportunities here: Volunteering at United Caring Services
Potter’s Wheel
Potter’s Wheel is a religious organization that seeks to provide basic needs, such as clothing and hot meals, and offer programs designed to educate people on the skills needed to help improve their circumstances. If you’re interested in helping their cause, please view this link: Volunteering at Potter’s Wheel
Patchwork Central
Since its beginning, Patchwork Central has continued to grow and provide a positive impact throughout the Evansville community. By providing a bicycle program for the homeless, they have been able to open more opportunities for those individuals. Additionally, they focus on serving individuals and families through a food pantry, provide neighborhood hospitality (telephone usage, coffee, etc), low rent facilities for other community organizations, and free art/education programs to at-risk children and youth. Whether you can volunteer your time and skills or needed items, Patchwork Central appreciates any help you can contribute: Volunteering at Patchwork Central
