Giving Back During the Season Known for Gift Giving

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Help the local food bank

Bring in food that you would be happy to receive if you were the needy one. Make it healthy, wholesome ... and throw in a few sweet treats.

Poor people have pets too, so don't hesitate to bring in a bag of dog food or cat food.

If you provide something for people with allergies or food sensitivities the recipients will be grateful.

Lack of money and an abundance of poor health go together all too often. You can make a difference in a significant way for someone who needs it.

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It's easy to get wrapped up in the hectic pace and frenetic spending that can accompany the holiday season. So much to do! Friends and families to buy for, special foods and treats to lay out for the holiday spread. Parties and social obligations crowd the calendar.

But wait.

Does some of it ring hollow? When you have a rare quiet moment, does it seem like something is missing or left out?

Want your giving to have special meaning and ongoing effects? Then it's time to think about giving back during this season that is supposed to be all about giving.