If you want to help people in your community, start by contacting the closest Community Based Organization (CBO). All of them rely on volunteers and donations to serve those in need. Many of them maintain clothing closets, food pantries, etc.

In addition to the CBOs, Nurturing Families recommends several additional organizations that help to fill the gap:

Alice’s Kids 

Britepaths

Gracing Spaces 

GRACE Ministries

Our Neighbor’s Child 

Toys for Teachers 

Women Giving Back