How you can help
The seasonal programs at East End House provide a great way for individuals, families, community groups and corporations to give back during times of elevated need.
CONTRIBUTE
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
Non-perishable food items or $20 Star Market or Market Basket gift cards for our agency’s Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway.
A list of requested items can be found below.
Winter Wishes
Gifts and basic necessities for a specific family through the Winter Wishes program. Email Ryan Montbleau to receive our 2025 Winter Wishes Donor Form or click the following button:
Toy Drive
New, unwrapped educational games and activity sets, books, warm clothing and basic necessities for our Toy Drive.
A list of requested items can be found below.
Volunteer
We welcome individuals and groups! Help with set-up or food distribution for the agency’s Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway. Assist with sorting and organizing donations and/or wrapping gifts for our Toy Drive.
See below for days and times to volunteer!
For more information:
Ryan Montbleau, Senior Director of Community Programs: ryan@eastendhouse.org or 617-876-4444.
CONNECT
Join East End House’s online facebook community.
Support East End House by sharing posts and tweets, tagging #GivingTuesday, on December 2nd, 2025.
DONATE
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. To make a donation please visit eastendhouse.org/get-involved or send a check to:
East End House
105 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
For more information:
Ryan Montbleau, Senior Director of Community Programs: ryan@eastendhouse.org or 617-876-4444.
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
List of requested items
- $20 gift cards to Star Market or Market Basket as Turkey Vouchers
- Stuffing
- Packets or cans of gravy
- Fresh or canned cranberries
- Desserts
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Grain / legume (i.e., cereal, mac n’ cheese, rice, beans, etc.)
- Baby food and formula
Deadline for all food donations: Thursday, November 20th at 5:00 PM
Volunteer opportunities
- Thursday, November 20, 2025: 10AM – 4PM
- Friday, November 21, 2025: 10AM – 4PM
- Monday, November 24, 2025: 12PM – 6PM
- Tuesday, November 25, 2025: 10AM – 6PM
For more information:
Ryan Montbleau: ryan@eastendhouse.org
Alexa Diehl: alexadiehl@eastendhouse.org
Winter Wishes
Our Winter Wishes program allows you to fill specific wishes for a special family. You can select family size, and then you’ll receive a family’s wish list so you can do the shopping for each family member.
Deadline delivery: Thursday, December 4th
For more information:
Ryan Montbleau: ryan@eastendhouse.org
Alexa Diehl: alexadiehl@eastendhouse.org
Toy Drive
List of requested new, unwrapped items
- Educational games and activity sets for children age 0-14
- Books for children and youth of all ages
- Warm clothing including coats, hats, mittens, scarves and other winter accessories
- Basic necessities including soap, shampoo and toothpaste
- Gift wrap, scotch tape and bows/ribbons
Deadline for all Toy Drive donations: Wednesday, December 10th at 5:00 PM
Volunteer opportunities
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025: 2PM – 5PM
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025: 8AM – 11AM & 1PM – 4PM
For more information:
Ryan Montbleau: ryan@eastendhouse.org
Alexa Diehl: alexadiehl@eastendhouse.org