6 Places To Make Holiday Donations

It's November and while most all non-profits collect food and clothing donations all year-long, November and December are when they look to stock their shelves for the holiday. Here are some organizations that are looking for donations.

1. Westhampton Food Pantry

Located at the in Westhampton Beach, 580 Main St. Westhampton Beach, the Westhampton Food Pantry, is always looking for canned goods. Goods can be left anytime on the porch of the rectory. People that are in need can access the pantry on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. They just need to contact the church ahead of time at (631) 288-1423.

2. Maureen's Haven

The weather is starting to turn and which houses the homeless in the winter is starting to gear up. The non-profit is always in need of not only goods such as food, clothing and toiletries, but also volunteers. For more information, call (631) 727-6831.

3. Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a staple of the holiday season with its bell-ringers.  You can always provide the organization with your spare change, but it also accepts donations for its food pantry that is located at 130 Osborn Avenue in Riverhead.  Call (631) 727-3338.

4. HUGS

A not-for-profit organization, the Human Understanding Growth Seminars, located at 110 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach, is a youth organization that provides educational and recreational programs for middle and high school students. To donate to the program, call (631) 288-9505.

5. Human Resources of the Hamptons 

The Human Resources of the Hamptons, located at 168 Hill Street in Southampton, provides help to over 6,000 people a year.  It is always in need of food and clothing to stock its pantry and clothing room. For more information, call (631) 283-6415.

6. St. Rosalie's Food Pantry

St. Rosalie's Church in Hampton Bays is also looking to stock its food pantry shelves for the holidays. Donations can be brought to the church Monday through Friday betwee 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Anyone in need can access the food pantry on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m.and 2 p.m. For more information, call 728-9461.