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How to donate for the holidays

November 20, 2025

Would you like to donate food, gifts, and supplies to neighbors in need over the holidays? Here are a few options. To volunteer in person, please check with the sponsoring organizations.

Union Station Homeless Services

Thanksgiving Dinner in the Park

Donate whole 10 lb. turkeys and anything on their Target list, amazon list and this PDF wish list

  • When: Deadline extended for Thanksgiving week meal
    Please give by Friday, Nov 21, at 2:30 if possible
  • Where: Drop off at 412 S. Raymond Ave. near Old Pasadena

Caltech Y with Red Cross, Five Acres, and PCC Stars

Toy drive and gift-wrapping event for foster youth

  • When: Donate now–Dec 9 using this amazon list
  • Where: Drop off on campus at the Caltech Y or the Caltech Store

Foothill Unity Center

Adopt an Angel, ongoing, and pet

Donate using wish lists here

  • When: Ongoing
  • Where: Drop off at 191 N. Oak Ave., Pasadena, near In-N-Out

Friends In Deed

Food pantry
Donate using the wish list and information here

More options
City of Pasadena list of food banks and meal programs