Jonathan RoweNov 14, 2022

Any moment now, as Christmas and (American) Thanksgiving get closer, people will start posting suggestions of things to donate to food banks and 'Reverse Advent Calendars'.

I can't stress this enough:
Just. Give. Money.

Food banks can usually get more bang for their buck than you can.
They'll probably be able to give you a tax receipt for money, but not for cans.
And it lets them buy, store, and distribute food in the volumes they need and can handle.

(Please boost to make sure people get the message.)

#FoodBanks #FoodInsecurity #Christmas #Thanksgiving #Charity #JustGiveMoney

Show threadKarin!Nov 17, 2022
@jondrowe to add an idea: I have started asking for food bank (and select other charity) monetary donations in lieu of gifts every year. Not everyone loves the idea but I get more uptake every year I do it, and others have joined in too
Show threadJonathan Rowe
@nirak This is awesome. Thanks for making such selfless requests!
Nov 18, 2022 at 8:26pmWeb
Show threadKarin!Nov 19, 2022
@jondrowe it's not actually that selfless tbh. I'm lucky enough to have what I need and don't want more stuff in my house. It's also nice to recenter the holidays on family and not presents :D