San Francisco Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities: Give More Than Thanks This Year (PHOTOS)

It feels good to trade stories of why you're thankful with relatives over mouthfuls of Aunt Hilda's green bean casserole.

It feels even better to donate leftovers of said casserole to a family who otherwise wouldn't have anything to eat.

This year, why not have your green beans and eat them, too? San Francisco is a city of do-gooders, and as such, there's no shortage of ways to give back this holiday season. We've rounded up a few of our favorite options below. Or, you know, you could always just pass your extra pennies over to City Hall.

Is there another Thanksgiving volunteer opportunity we simply must mention? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Comments

[corwin]

06:57 PM on 11/23/2011

It's a nice column.

[TheDreamLivesOn]

06:08 PM on 11/23/2011

Thank You San Francisco and St. Vincent DePaul for trying to feed and cloths the hungry thoughout the year. You always do a terriffic job.

[thekid360]

04:53 PM on 11/24/2011

Without a doubt , I work a block away and witness the one in need, being welcomed and served with an open hand and a loving heart every single day. The same can be said for Glide Church about 4 blocks up, they are both a shining light in neighborhood that badly needs hope. Although some in our neighborhood do things that sometimes annoy, I have to remember most are caught up in the disease of alcoholism and drugs. This time of year I always think of the loneliness they must be feeling around now, not being able to be with family and enjoy what some of us consider normal. St. Vincent DePaul and Glide brings peace and a brief retreat from the bad things in this world and for that I am truly thankful on this Thanksgiving. Peace and love THEKID360

[Alex Boot]

10:23 AM on 11/23/2011

interesting