The Spectator

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Giving starts close to homeThe holiday season has a way of reminding us that some of the best gifts don’t come wrapped in colorful paper or tied with a ribbon. Sometimes, they’re a warm meal, a bag of groceries, a toy under the Christmas tree or simply the knowledge that somebody cares.With Thanksgiving just around the corner and Christmas not far behind, there are plenty of opportunities to make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors who could use a helping hand.In Derry, Sonshine Soup Kitchen, 6 Crystal Ave., provides free weekday evening meals to people in need throughout the year. Residents interested in donating food, money or volunteer time can contact the kitchen at 603-437-2833 to learn about current needs and opportunities.Derry families facing homelessness can also benefit from the work of Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire, which maintains a location on Peabody Road.

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