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
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
Food pantry
Donate using the wish list and information here
- When: Fridays and Saturdays only, 9 am–3 pm, ongoing
- Where: 444 E. Washington Blvd., at Los Robles Ave.
More options
City of Pasadena list of food banks and meal programs