ARKANSAS, USA — The holiday season is full of joy and laughter for most, but it isn't easy-going for everyone. Many organizations all around central Arkansas could use your help through either volunteer work or donations.
Here's a few ways you can help out during the 2019 holiday season:
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Holiday Card Project
- Purchase a $20 box of cards decorated by ACH patients, all proceeds go to ACH
- CAPCA in Conway
- Free student pantry needs donations of food and cash
- Little Rock Compassion Center
- Both volunteers and donations are being accepted, click here for more information
- AR Food Bank
- Call 501-569-4346 to donate, or sign up for a wait-list to volunteer on their website
- Salvation Army
- Visit an Angel Tree location to help a child in need or give donations to a Red Kettle location, click here for more information
- Arkansas Dream Center
- The ADC has many volunteer opportunities between now and Christmas. They can all be found on their website.
- The Go!bbler Trot
- Entry is free at this run/walk in Little Rock on Nov. 28, but non-perishable food items and donations are accepted. Sign-ups and more information can be found here.
- Harmony Health Clinic
- Food, gloves, socks, hygiene products, paper towels, zip lock bags, and water are just a few things the pantry is in need of. Click here for more details.
- Watershed
- Food and money donations are being accepted. Click here for more details.
- The Parlor Tattoo
- A free turkey dinner is being provided on Thanksgiving day. You can find more information on how to help out on their Facebook page.
- Hot Springs Volunteer's
- Water, drinks, luggage on wheels, and big bags for the homeless are needed for the Thanksgiving Benefit Meal.
- oneChurch
- Volunteers are needed to make, pack, and/or serve meals on Thanksgiving Day. Call 501-764-1181 for more information.
- Saline County Toy Commission
- Donate toys to kids in need through donation boxes located at Dollar Generals throughout Saline County.
This story will be edited with updates.