The holiday season is a time for giving. What better way to give than to give back to others in need in Winston-Salem? Not only does it help our community grow stronger, but if you involve your children, it gives them a lifelong lesson in the importance of helping others when you can. With that in mind, here are ways you and your family can get involved in giving back in Winston-Salem this holiday season ... and all year long.
Know of a toy, clothing, or food drive we missed or a volunteer opportunity in Winston-Salem we left out? Let us know by sending an email to mackidwinstonsalem@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to our list!
Donating toys, clothes, or food in Winston-Salem
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Toy Drives in Winston Salem
Toys for Tots
For drop off locations or to find other ways to help Forsyth County, Winston Salem Toys for Tots visit their website at http://winston-salem-nc toysfortots.org
Twin City Santa
Mom and Dad book the sitter and reserve your tickets for Twin City Santa's 18th annual Toy Drive & Semi-Formal December 2nd at The Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem
Click here to get your tickets today! Visit https://www.twincitysanta.org/ for more details.
The Salvation Army
Although their Angel Tree has been filled, it takes a lot to fill the space beneath it. Consider donating to The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. For more information on donating click here
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Clothing Drives in Winston Salem
Dress for Success
375 Buxton St., 336-970-0374. Donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Ardmore United Methodist Church
630 S. Hawthorne Road, 336-723-3695;
Goodwill Industries
2701 University Parkway
The Rescue Mission
718 N. Trade St., 336-723-1848
The Shalom Project of Green Street United Methodist Church
639 S. Green St., open 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
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Food Drives in Winston Salem
Bethabara Moravian Church - Food Distribution Center
2100 Bethabara Rd., Winston Salem
Bridging The Gap Pantry - Food Distribution Center
5490 Shattalon Dr., Winston Salem
St. Anne's Episcopal Church
2690 Fairlawn Dr., Winston Salem
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Giving trees in Winston Salem
The Purple Bench Collective
Located at 3784 Bethania Station Rd., Winston Salem
Starting Nov. 15th, The Purple Bench will have its Giving Tree up in the studio. Ornaments with names submitted from local churches by children and parents in need of assistance this holiday season are hung on the tree. Others on the tree are for sale for only $5 each and all proceeds will go towards the purchase of additional gifts. For more information call 336-701-3593
Donating time in Winston Salem
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Looking to volunteer your family's time this holiday season in Winston-Salem? Here are some local organizations in Winston-Salem that welcome help:
7990 Northpoint Blvd., Winston Salem
(336) 289-0325
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad
419 S Hawthorne Rd., Winston Salem
(336) 723-0228
Forsyth County Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park Cir., Winston Salem
336-703-2480