Giving Back by Getting Involved

Gratitude is the art of readiness to show kindness and appreciation. It is the appreciation for life, health and the small things in life that are important to you demonstrated to others. As we enter into a season of giving thanks, cultivate a heart of gratitude by giving back. Share your care and appreciation for humankind through acts of kindness.

Giving is easy when you have the luxury to pay it forward, but what happens when the world is facing challenging times together? It is the moment when you choose kindness, sharing and getting creative in how you can extend support to others.

One of the most impactful ways to express gratitude is by giving back. You can get involved in your campus community, surrounding cities or hometown by donating and volunteering at a food bank or food pantry.

Check out this list of food banks where you can donate or volunteer near you

Cheyney University

West Chester Food Cupboard 431 S Bolmar St West Chester, PA 19382 https://westchesterfoodcupboard.org/

Coppin State University

Maryland Food Bank 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd Baltimore, MD 21227 https://mdfoodbank.org/

Edward Waters College

Catholic Charities Food Pantry 1470 W 13th St Jacksonville, FL 32209 https://www.ccbjax.org/food-assistance

Elizabeth City State University

Food Bank of the Albemarle 109 Tidewater Way Elizabeth City, NC 27909 https://afoodbank.org/

Florida Memorial University

Feeding Florida 1493 Market Street Tallahassee, FL 32312 https://www.feedingflorida.org/feedingflorida/florida-food-banks

Hampden-Sydney College

Faces Food Pantry 483 Commerce Rd Farmville, VA 23901 https://www.facesfoodpantry.com/

Lincoln University

Divine Sent Food Cupboard 198 Barnsley Rd Oxford, PA 19363 https://www.divinesent.org/

Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Food Network 440 W Beatty St Jackson, MS 39201 https://www.msfoodnet.org/

Norfolk State University

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore 800 Tidewater Dr Norfolk, VA 23504 https://foodbankonline.org/

Oakwood University

Alabama Food Bank Association 2000-B Vernon Ave Huntsville, AL 35805 https://www.foodbanknorthal.org/

Prince George’s Community College

Capital Area Food Bank 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE Washington, DC 20017 https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

Shaw University

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina 1924 Capital Blvd Raleigh, NC 27604 https://foodbankcenc.org/

Talladega College

Isaiah House Food Ministry 1225 Ward Ave Talladega, AL 35160

Tuskegee University

East Alabama Food Bank 355 Industry Dr Auburn, AL 36832 https://foodbankofeastalabama.com/

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore 28500 Owens Branch Rd Salisbury, MD 21801 https://mdfoodbank.org/about/locations/easter n-shore-branch/

Virginia State University

Colonial Heights Food Pantry 530 Southpark Blvd Colonial Heights, VA 23834 https://www.chfoodpantry.org/

Virginia Union University

Central Virginia Food Bank 1415 Rhoadmiller St Richmond, VA 23220 https://feedmore.org/

West Virginia State University

Facing Hunger 1327 7th Ave Huntington, WV 25701 https://www.facinghunger.org/