How to Feed the Homeless on Christmas in Columbus, OH
Christmas evokes the giving spirit in many people, and feeding the homeless is a generous way to spend this holiday. If you reside in Columbus, Ohio, and want to reach out to the homeless during the Christmas season, there are several ways to get involved.
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Contact the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless. The coalition has a mission of ending homelessness and maintains a directory of Columbus homeless shelters and services. Complete a volunteer application on the coalition's website (columbushomeless.org). Express your interest in feeding the homeless on Christmas and they will connect you with information on homeless shelters seeking volunteers on Christmas Day.
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Volunteer with the Community Kitchen. Located at 640 S. Ohio Ave., the Community Kitchen primarily serves those on the southeast side of Columbus. The center provides a hot breakfast and noon meal six times a week, including holidays such as Christmas. Find a volunteer contact email address on their website (communitykitchencolumbus.org).
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Organize an event. Take the lead, gather your family and friends, then sponsor an event to feed the homeless in your area of Columbus on Christmas Day. Ask restaurants, neighbors and businesses to contribute food. Find a venue such as your church fellowship hall or a community center room. Contact local media and area homeless shelters to spread the word.
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Sponsor a food drive. Help local homeless shelters and food banks year-round by collecting needed food items for their kitchens. Hold your drive throughout the holiday season, gathering items at work, church and in your neighborhood, then deliver to the shelter on Christmas Day. In addition, consider making goody bags of lightweight, nonperishable food items to distribute to the homeless as gifts.
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