The Family Quilt

I love this idea! This article explains how you can host a cookie decorating party and donate the cookies to a shelter or other community organization. You can download a helpful guide on this page. If you’re not sure what ingredients to assemble, you can buy a kit with the essentials here.

November 12-19 is national collection week for Operation Christmas Child. It’s not too late to pack a shoebox; find your nearest drop-off location here.

Samaritan’s Purse also has a catalog of alternative gift giving ideas. Kids can give hot meals, blankets, story books, and other items to needy children all over the world.