Holiday Crafts & Projects That Give Back

Hands-on projects are a great way to get kids psyched about giving back during the holidays. This season, try one (or more) of these wonderful ideas from our readers and editors for helping people in need.

By the editors of Parents magazine

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Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

With all the extra cookies and sweets around during the holiday season, it's easy to forget that people in your own town are going hungry. Sign up with your child to help serve a meal at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter. Some organizations will ask for volunteers to donate the meal ingredients as well as prepare it: Let your little one pick out one of their favorite recipes to make and serve for those less fortunate.

Visit DoSomething.org to find a soup kitchen in your area.

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