That most American holiday, Thanksgiving, is upon us. Lots of you are turning to Twitter to express gratitude for the things you feel most grateful for this year — and it turns out that besides being an easy way to give thanks, Twitter is a useful tool for discovering more ways to give back. Food banks and volunteer organizations are tweeting about how people can give back this Thanksgiving season. You’ll find lots of opportunities to support a wide range of community needs. As #Sandy victims are still very much in need, some of the Twitter examples here suggest ways to help make this season brighter for those affected by the storm:
New Yorkers who were affected by Hurricane #Sandy are having even more of a difficult time affording #food. Donate now foodbanknyc.org
— Food Bank For NYC (@FoodBank4NYC) November 19, 2012
We’ve launched #FEEDNYC for Sandy Relief! Help provide a lifeline to our city as we rebuild and get back on our feet.bit.ly/zASY53
— FEED Projects (@FEEDProjects) November 15, 2012
Volunteer organizations like @samaritanspurse are jumping in to help #Sandy survivors in #LongBeach #NY. (11/14) twitter.com/FEMASandy/stat…
— FEMA Sandy (@FEMASandy) November 19, 2012
No matter where you live, you can follow your local food bank on Twitter to help your neighbors. Here are a few Twitter accounts serving regional and local communities around the country.
Does a free Thanksgiving meal for your family put a smile on your face? Looks like! A @helpusa patron in Newark ow.ly/i/1940T
— HELP USA (@HelpUSA) November 19, 2012
Thank you Martin’s for your donation of 1,000 turkeys & thanks to @spider_football for helping unload the truck. twitpic.com/beoimo
— FeedMore (@FeedMoreInc) November 19, 2012
Give now & your donation will be matched by @fedex, up to $30,000 bit.ly/VC5ige Help feed hungry families this holiday season!
— SF Food Bank (@SFFoodBank) November 20, 2012
.@feedingamerica serves 37 million people through our network of food banks #NowWithAlex feedingamerica.org
— Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) November 20, 2012
Posted by Karen Wickre (@kvox)
Editorial Director
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