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
List of requested items
- $20 gift cards to Star Market or Market Basket as Turkey Vouchers
- Stuffing Packets or cans of gravy
- Canned cranberries
- Desserts
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Grains/legumes (i.e., cereal, mac n’ cheese, rice, beans, etc.)
- Baby food and formula
Deadline for all food donations:
Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 PM
Donations for all seasonal programs can be dropped off at our location at 105 Spring Street Cambridge, MA 02141 anytime between 8AM-5PM Monday – Friday. Please be ready to fill out an in-kind donation form at drop off with the estimated value of the donation.
Volunteer opportunities
- Thursday, November 19 @ 10AM – 6PM
- Friday, November 20 @ 10AM – 6PM
- Monday, November 23 @ 10AM – 6PM
- Tuesday, November @ 24 10AM – 4PM
Winter Wishes
Make the season brighter for a local family by fulfilling their holiday wishes through our Winter Wishes Program. 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: Monday, December 7
Toy Drive
New, unwrapped games and activity sets, books, warm clothing and basic necessities for our Toy Drive.
List of requested new, unwrapped items
- Games and activity sets for children age 0-14
- Sports items, slime, squishies, and other toys
- 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:
Monday, December 14 at 5:00 PM
Donations for all seasonal programs can be dropped off at our location at 105 Spring Street Cambridge, MA 02141 anytime between 8AM-5PM Monday – Friday. Please be ready to fill out an in-kind donation form at drop off with the estimated value of the donation.
Volunteer opportunities
- Tuesday, December 15 @ 10AM – 4PM
- Wednesday, December 16 @ 8AM – 12PM & 12PM – 4PM
For more information
Ryan Montbleau
Senior Director of Community Programs
ryan@eastendhouse.org • 617-876-4444
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Donate
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated.
Or send a check to:
East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
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