This year, put the GIVING in Thanksgiving!
Here are a few opportunities to give back and to engage with our Emerald Coast communities this Thanksgiving.
WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION (Pensacola)
Help neighbors facing hunger and homelessness by making a financial donation of any size -- DONATE HERE
The Water Front Mission is need of volunteers year-round to volunteer, visit their website HERE.
MANNA FOOD PANTRY (Pensacola)
Help Fill the Mayflower on Nov 25 & 26 at Cordova Mall in Pensacola. Manna Food Pantry will be accepting monetary and non-perishable food donations to meet the needs of those in Pensacola, Milton and Jay.
Visit the Manna Food Pantry website for additional information.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY DINNER (Navarre)
3rd Annual Community Dinner for first responders on the job, those just passing through without a place to stay, and those that cannot afford a thanksgiving meal. Free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11am - 3pm on Nov 28th. Volunteers and food donations needed , visit the Navarre Chamber website for addition information.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HARBOR DOCKS (Destin)
Thanksgiving Dinner at Harbor Docks in Destin from 11am - 7pm on Thanksgiving -- Enjoy a FREE traditional Thanksgiving Day meal with turkey, ham, and all the trimmings served by Habitat volunteers and provided compliments of Harbor Docks Destin, no reservations required.
Donations are welcome and benefit Okaloosa County Habitat for Humanity and Destin Harvest.
Volunteer to help out during Thanksgiving at Harbor Docks (various shift and duties + you can still enjoy the meal) Volunteer here.
Give Thanks at Harbor Docks Destin this year by eating, sharing, and volunteering!
SHARING & CARING OF OKALOOSA CO. (Crestview)
Sharing & Caring of Okaloosa Co. is a non-profit organization that serves as a provider of emergency food for those in need. Organize a food drive for non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation to help them meet the needs of the community.
Connect with Sharing & Caring of Oklahoosa Co. here.
GIVING TUESDAY (Online)
Tis the season for giving, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is Giving Tuesday. Connect with your favorite non-profit organizations online and show them some love this holiday season!