11/13/2025
“Giving back has been shown to boost happiness, reduce stress, enhance self-esteem and strengthen social connections,” said Megan Hays, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
This holiday season, take some time to educate your kids, family, or friends about hunger and how it can impact families in your community. According to Feeding America, 51% of all food programs rely entirely on volunteers.
Here are a few organizations in the KC Metro where you can volunteer your time or donate if able.
The Single Mom - https://www.thesinglemomkc.org/
Harvesters - https://www.harvesters.org/
First Hand Foundation - https://firsthandfoundation.org/
Ronald McDonald House - https://ronaldmcdonaldhousekc.org/
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