The most-needed items for homeless shelters — socks, underwear, toiletries, coats and more — what shelters can’t accept, and how to donate so your gift actually gets used.
Mobile food pantries bring free groceries to neighborhoods on set days. How they work, who can go, what you get, and how to find a mobile food pantry schedule near you.
The best places to donate clothes near you — Goodwill, Salvation Army, shelters, Dress for Success and more — with what each accepts, free pickup options and tax-receipt tips.
The best websites and places to find volunteer opportunities near you — food banks, shelters, hospitals, animal shelters and virtual options — plus how to choose and what to expect.
Need groceries today? How to find a food pantry near you that is open now, what to bring, how often you can go, and other free food options like SNAP and hot meal sites.
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11. Here are the restaurants that offered free meals to veterans last year, what ID to bring, and tips to get your free meal without hassle.