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Information		Drive RecipientsDrive Collection ItemsStart DateEnd DateShould donors contact you before purchasing or dropping off goods?Volunteers Needed?Where to drop off goodsWhen to drop off goodsAdditional NotesContact PersonContact EmailContact Phone
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Solutions at Work Thanksgiving DriveYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsFood, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags, Pet food11/13/202511/20/2025No, But be VERY careful to follow the rules (see notes).Yes, Adult volunteers, some exceptions possible for experienced older teens.Old Cambridge Baptist Church10-4 tues, wed, thurs Volunteers are needed on Nov 18-22. Distribution on Nov 21 & 22, 10am - 4pm

ONLY NON-PERISHABLE packaged or canned food. Nuts. Rice. Juices. Cranberry sauce. Stuffing mix. NO TURKEYS, NO FRESH PRODUCE. Also taking grocery store gift cards		Sharonsobeng@solutionsatwork.org(617) 576-0039
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Cambridge Women's Center - Thanksgiving MealAdults, Older AdultsFood - prepared dishes11/25/202511/25/2025Yes, contact before dropping offYes - remote cooks, not day of46 Pleasant Street Cambridge, MA 02139Tue, Nov 25, 10-11:30 amIdeal: dishes that can serve 20+ people. Most needed: vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free main dishes. However, any dishes and quantity that fit the Thanksgiving spirit are wonderful!

Reach out in advance after deciding on your dish and drop-off time to help CWC planning.		Linda Chinlindachin@cambridgewomenscenter.org
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On the Rise - Holiday Gift DriveAdults, Older AdultsBlankets, Bedding, Housewares, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags10/31/202512/5/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNo341 Broadway, Cambridge, 02139. Back door is best!Anytime before Friday, 12/5Gift cards are preferred, but our amazon wishlist (Linked HERE!) has other items that when purchased will be shipped to our location! This gift wishlist and drive is for our annual Holiday Party! We provide gifts for our unhoused participants.Jenna Warrenjenna.warren@ontherise.org
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Hildebrand - Holiday Drive and MarketYoung children, Teens, AdultsPersonal care, Toys, Bikes, Books, Baby gear and winter gear.11/1/202512/8/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNo - slots full614 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA - please email in advance to scheduleSchedule a drop-off time during weekdays between 9AM-4PM, before 12/8/2025.We can only accept NEW itemsAlyssa Bogosianabogosian@hild-selfhelp.org
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East End House - Holiday DrivesYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsFood, Blankets, Bedding, Housewares, Personal care, Toys, Bikes, Books, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags, All New/Unused items - we cannot accept used items 11/1/202512/13/2025No, they do not need to contact me firstYes, only Adult volunteers105 Spring St. Cambridge, MA 021419:00am-5:00pm (Monday - Friday) EEH has several seasonal giving options. Some include their Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway (donations due Nov 20), their winter wishes program (due Dec 4), and their Toy drive (due Dec 10). These donations go to Families, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, and other at-risk groups Ryan Montbleauryan@eastendhouse.org(617) 876-4444
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Transition House Holiday DriveYoung children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Animals/Environment/PetsClothing, Blankets, Bedding, Housewares, Personal care, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags, Cat food/Cat litter11/5/202512/16/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNo7 Temple Street, Cambridge Mass 02139. Please call 857-360-2109 or 617-868-1650 so that someone can meet you downstairs.Between 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, or by appointment with MaeganMaegan Atkinsonmatkinson@transitionhouse.org(857) 360-2109
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Community Art Center Drive for Cambridge FamiliesYoung children, TeensToys, Bikes, Books, Gift cards to grocery stores/shops/etc. 11/4/202512/17/2025Yes, contact before dropping off goodsNoCommunity Art Center, 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MACommunity Art Center, 119 Windsor Street Cambridge, MAAmazon Wish List comingShayla Young & Sarah Wintershayla@communityartcenter.org(617) 868-7100
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Cambridge Police Department - Holiday DriveAdults, Older AdultsFood, Clothing, Blankets, Bedding, Housewares, Personal care, Books, Gift cards, gift wrap, bags11/17/202512/17/2025NoYes125 Sixth Street Cambridge Police DepartmentAnytime between 11/17/-12/17/2025We need volunteers to support distribution to residentsKessen Greenkgreen@cambridgepolice.org617-349-6009
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Boston CASA Drive for Foster Children and YouthYoung children, TeensGift cards, gift wrap, bags, Toys11/10/20251/9/2026For wishlist mailing, no contact needed. If dropping off goods, contact before to schedule a timeNoLink to Amazon Wish List. Items will be sent to our office (151 Merrimac St Boston MA 02114).Our office is open Monday-Friday 9-4pm. But most gifts would be mailed through Amazon.Only looking for items off of that list or grocery store gift cards which can be mailed to our office.Charly Snellingscharly@bostoncasa.org