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Where to give and volunteer in Atlanta during the holidays

With effects from COVID-19, more help than ever is needed for others to have a happy, safe holiday.
Helping Mamas, a nonprofit that provides baby supplies to moms in need, received funding from the United Way, community foundations and corporate donations during the pandemic. Employee Karissa Jackson pulls items to fill a request at their Norcross warehouse. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE AJC
Helping Mamas, a nonprofit that provides baby supplies to moms in need, received funding from the United Way, community foundations and corporate donations during the pandemic. Employee Karissa Jackson pulls items to fill a request at their Norcross warehouse. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE AJC
By Mary Welch – For the AJC
Nov 17, 2020

Needed: Santa’s elves. Yes, it seems that Santa is quarantining in the North Pole, so he’s going to need all his little helpers to step up and ensure Atlantans have a memorable holiday with bellies full of healthy food, and clothes and toys under the tree.

ExploreAJC 2020 Holiday Guide

WHERE TO DONATE AND VOLUNTEER

The Empty Stocking Fund. 404-876-8697, emptystockingfund.org

Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta Angel Tree Atlanta. 404-486-2900, angeltreeatlanta.org

Nana Grants. 770-845-3663, nanagrants.org

Center for Family Resources. 770-428-2601, thecrf.org

Helping Mamas. 770-985-8010, helpingmamas.org

Second Helpings Atlanta. 678-894-9761, secondhelpingsatlanta.org

Atlanta Community Food Bank. 404-892-3333, acfb.org

Jewish Family & Career Services. 770-677-9300, jfcsatl.org

Clark’s Christmas Kids. clarkschristmaskids.com

Lift Up Atlanta. 678-245-4622, liftupatlanta.org

Cathedral of Christ the King Christmas Connections Adopt-A-Family. 404-717-9589, cathedralctk.com

Hosea Helps. 404-755-3353, 4hosea.org

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