Giving back this holiday season?

The holiday season will already be challenging this year due to travel restrictions and virtual family gatherings, but the gift of giving is more important than ever. Now is the time to support low-income families and those affected by food insecurity due to COVID-19 through donations, volunteer work and advocacy.

There are many Atlanta charities that bring much-needed service and cheer to those in need and would welcome help.

• The Atlanta Children’s Shelter.

• Clark’s Christmas Kids Toy Drive.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank.

• Life Up Atlanta.

• Children’s Restoration Network Thanksgiving Food Drive.

• American Red Cross of Georgia.

• Meals on Wheels Atlanta.

– Claire Barkley, 360 Media, Inc.