Giving Tuesday Is December 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday: Unleash the power of radical generosity in your community.
Why Supporting Food Banks Matters More Than Ever
Giving Tuesday is more than a date on the calendar, it’s a global reminder of the power we all have to uplift our communities. After the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this day invites us to pause, reflect, and give back in a meaningful way. And this year, one cause stands out as especially urgent: supporting our local food banks.
A Growing Need in Every Community
Food insecurity continues to rise across North America. Families who’ve never needed help before are turning to food banks for the first time. Working parents are stretching their budgets further than ever. Seniors on fixed incomes are facing tough choices between groceries and essentials like medication or housing.
Food banks have become a critical safety net, providing more than just food. Many now offer community meals, nutrition support, school snack programs, and connections to social services. But with demand soaring, shelves are thinning much faster than donations arrive.
Why Food Banks Need Us on Giving Tuesday
Donations go further this time of year.
Many food banks have matching partners on Giving Tuesday, doubling or even tripling every dollar you give. A $10 donation could help provide $20 or more worth of nutritious food.
Winter months are the toughest.
As temperatures drop, heating and utility costs rise, pushing more families to seek out food assistance. Giving now helps food banks prepare for their busiest season.
Food banks purchase what’s needed most.
While food donations are always appreciated, monetary contributions allow food banks to buy exactly what their communities need—fresh produce, protein, culturally appropriate foods, baby items, and pantry staples.
Find a food bank near you:
Ways You Can Make a Difference
✅ Donate Funds
Even small contributions make a big impact. Food banks often have bulk purchasing power, meaning a few dollars can help supply several meals.
✅ Drop Off High-Demand Items
If you prefer to give food directly, look for:
Canned protein (tuna, salmon, beans)
Nut butters
Whole grain pasta and rice
Baby formula
Shelf-stable milk
Canned vegetables and fruits
Personal care items (soap, toothpaste, menstrual products, diapers)
✅ Volunteer Your Time
Food banks need help sorting donations, restocking shelves, preparing hampers, or assisting during distribution. A couple of hours can make a huge difference.
✅ Organize a Mini Food Drive
Workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and community groups can collect far more together than individually. Even a short, focused drive can quickly fill a food bank’s shelves.
A Chance to Give Hope
Giving Tuesday isn’t just about generosity, it’s about solidarity. When you support a food bank, you’re not just providing groceries. You’re offering dignity to a parent who wants to put a proper meal on the table. You’re helping a child focus at school because they’re no longer hungry. You’re giving comfort to seniors facing isolation and financial strain.
This Giving Tuesday, let’s come together to ensure no one in our community goes without food. Whether you give money, food, time, or your voice, every act of kindness brings us closer to a future where everyone has access to the nourishment they deserve.
Join the movement. Give generously. Give compassionately. Give today.