Now that you know how to put together a care package for donation, here are some upcoming local donation drives to give to.
Sprint Coat Donation Drive
Through Nov. 14
Help out those in need of a winter coat by donating jackets at a local Sprint store. // Locations in Manassas, Arlington, Falls Church, Annandale and Alexandria
Thanksgiving and Holiday food drives
Through Nov. 18, 9 a.m.
Help ensure everyone in the community gets to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal by donating a basket of nonperishable foods and $25 grocery store gift card for other items. Then make someone else’s Christmas just as special as yours by donating gifts for local children, teens and adults. // Facets: 10640 Page Ave., Suite 300, Fairfax
Thanksgiving Food Drive in Reston
Through Nov. 21
The Reston Community Center encourages businesses, organizations and patrons to donate nonperishable foods and other items for a family in need this Thanksgiving. // Reston Community Center: 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston
Gifting for Families
Dec. 12 & 13, times vary
Brighten someone’s holidays by donating new toys for children of all ages and $25 gift cards for teens and adults. // 13939 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly
Toys for Tots
Nov. 14-Dec. 14
After checking off your Christmas shopping list this year, stop by a local toy store and pick up a children’s gift to give to Toys for Tots. // Loudoun County firehouses
Holiday Food Drive
Through Jan. 6
Drop off canned goods and any extra Thanksgiving ingredients you have. // AFAC Warehouse: 2708 S. Nelson St., Arlington