Some of the best ways to give back in Winston-Salem this holiday season include volunteering or hosting a food drive with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, supporting local charity events, and simply checking on neighbors who may be alone during the holidays. Sign up early, as holiday volunteer shifts fill up quickly.

Why This Matters to Us

Home means more than a roof. It means being part of a community. We've been part of Winston-Salem for a long time, and so many of the families we serve are the same people who show up for this city every season. This post isn't about mortgages at all. It's about gratitude, and passing some of it along.

Ways to Give Back This Season

1.     Volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Second Harvest offers volunteer opportunities nearly every day, from food sorting to packing meals for children and seniors in its Community Meals kitchen. Second Harvest works with hundreds of partner programs across 18 counties of Northwest North Carolina.

2.    Host a food drive. Your office, church, school, or neighborhood can host one through Second Harvest. It's an easy way to involve kids, too.

3.    Run, walk, or stroll for a cause. Tanglewood's Festival of Lights special events include the Miles for Meals 5K on November 7, supporting the Hillsdale Church Food Ministry.

4.    Support local small businesses. Shopping local during the holidays keeps dollars in our community.

5.    Check on a neighbor. An extra plate on Thanksgiving, a ride to the grocery store, or a simple knock on the door can mean more than you know.

Our Team's Gratitude

This season, our team is thinking about the agents, clients, and neighbors who make Winston-Salem feel like home. Giving back is one small way we say thank you, and we hope it inspires you to do the same.

Quick Answers

Where can I volunteer in Winston-Salem for Thanksgiving?

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC offers shifts nearly every day, including food sorting and its Community Meals kitchen. Sign up early for holiday weeks.

How can my family give back during the holidays in the Triad?

Volunteer together, host a food drive, join a charity run, shop local, or invite a neighbor to your Thanksgiving table.

Can businesses host a food drive in Winston-Salem?

Yes. Second Harvest supports food drives and volunteer days for businesses and organizations.

Know a local cause we should support? Text us at (336) 575-9448. We'd love to hear about it.