How to Give Back This Thanksgiving and Beyond [Video]

Published: November 24, 2022

How to Give Back This Thanksgiving and Beyond

By Movieguide® Contributor

Senator James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) shared his fool-proof way of getting into the holiday spirit: helping others. 

“There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than giving back,” he shared. “While it’s easy to dwell on what divides us. [There] are some ways to serve friends and neighbors as we enter the holiday season.”

Sen. Lankford provided a few ideas for people who want to give back, but are unsure of where to start. 

His first tip? Inviting people into your home. 

“Celebrating with family is a blessing, but some people aren’t able to join their family this year,” he explained, suggesting that people “offer an extra plate at your table as a way to bless people who are alone.”

Sen. Lankford also told people that now is a great time to donate food to their local food banks and food pantries. 

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