Community Corner

5 Places to Donate This Season

Donate toys, clothes, money, food and your time in Natick.

1. Donate toys to Natick children in need by picking up a gift request tag from the Marsha Kelly Memorial Giving Tree at the through Dec. 14.

2. Donate used clothes, shoes and linens to the American Red Cross. There is a drop box at Natick Crossing at 251 West Central St. Your donation is also tax deductible.

3. Donate books to the in honor or memory of someone in your life. Contact Marie Nardie at mnardi@minlib.net to learn more about the book donation program. The could also use monetary donations. Donate here.

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4. Donate food to the and food pantries, which are always in need of extra assistance.

5. Donate your time to help clear debris and overgrowth from Natick's trails. Each week, Natick resident Pat Conaway leads the Natick Trail Buddies to keep the walking paths clean. Email bpconaway@gmail.com or call 508-740-9949 to get involved.

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We also have a list of , if you're interested in giving back in other ways this holiday season and year-round.


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