Your Thanksgiving Mitzvah: Support South Florida Organizations
Local groups are making it especially simple this year to connect both within our community and beyond South Florida. As Thanksgiving nears, many focus on family and the food that graces our tables. However, several nonprofit agencies here encourage us to extend kindness to strangers who need help.
They invite us to volunteer a few hours assembling meals, knitting blankets, or writing letters to troops—small acts that can brighten someone’s day. Below are options to match your schedule and willingness to contribute.
Mitzvah Day Activities
- Blood drive
- Craft making for cancer patients
- Thanksgiving basket packing for Boca Helping Hands
- Flower arranging for seniors
- Fitness demonstrations
- Bird feeder building
- Making dog toys
- Tech support assistance for seniors
Location: B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton
Register at: btcboca.org/mitzvah-day
Arc Culinary Holiday Dinner Package
Arc Culinary provides a gourmet holiday dinner package serving up to 10 guests for $235. You can also donate a meal to a family in need by purchasing an extra package.
- Oven-roasted whole turkey
- Caesar salad
- Gravy and stuffing
- Green bean casserole
- Mashed potatoes
- Sweet potato casserole
- Cranberry sauce
- Pecan pie
"Simple acts like assembling meals or writing letters can make recipients feel less alone."
Supporting these initiatives is an easy way to share the spirit of Thanksgiving beyond our own tables.
Author’s summary: Volunteering for South Florida nonprofits this Thanksgiving offers meaningful ways to share kindness and support beyond family, helping both neighbors and strangers.