Giving Back With Purpose This Season
by Andrea Wiggins
Giving Back This Holiday Season
If you’ve been wanting to actually do something that makes a difference this holiday season, this is your moment. Giving Tuesday is here, and families need support more than ever. Food banks are stretched thin, parents are stressed, and the smallest act from you can change someone’s entire week.
This is our second year of Carry the Cause, and last year was a massive success thanks to everyday families who decided giving back doesn’t have to be complicated. You showed up, you shared, you purchased totes, and the impact was real. So this year, we’re going even bigger.
Because giving back this holiday season shouldn’t feel overwhelming. It should feel doable. It should feel like something you can be proud of. And with Carry the Cause, it really is as simple as one tote.
The Easiest Way to Give Back This Holiday Season
Let’s talk about why this tote matters. Winter is the toughest time of year for food banks. As soon as the holidays end, donations drop fast, but the need doesn’t. January and February hit families hard.
That’s exactly why Carry the Cause was created.
A twelve dollar tote might look small, but it creates real impact. Every dollar after shipping goes directly to food banks during their most stressful months. When you buy this tote, you’re doing more than shopping. You’re helping stock shelves. You’re helping fill plates. You’re giving hope to parents who are doing their absolute best.
If every person reading this bought one tote, we could change the entire winter for thousands of families. That’s the kind of giving back that actually changes lives.
A Simple Way for Families to Give Back Together
If you’re looking for meaningful ways to give back with your family this holiday season, we created a free December Kindness Calendar. One act of kindness every day. Easy, kid-friendly, and a great way to keep generosity front and center all month long.
Nothing complicated. Nothing time consuming. Just simple ways to lift others up.
Download the free 30 Acts of Kindness Ideas:
30 Acts of Kindness Ideas PDF
Hang it on the fridge. Let your kids choose the daily kindness. Watch how quickly giving back becomes a habit instead of a holiday obligation.
Why Now Is the Time to Give Back
January and February are the months food banks struggle the most. Holiday giving fades, but the need skyrockets. Shelves get lighter. Families quietly worry more.
This is where you come in. This is where we can be the change.
When you buy a tote, you’re not just supporting a cause. You’re stepping in during the exact window when your act of giving matters the most. You’re helping families get through the hardest part of winter with dignity and support.
You can be the reason a child eats breakfast. You can be the reason a parent breathes easier. That’s the power of giving back this holiday season.
Ways You Can Give Back Today
- Buy a Tote:
The most direct and meaningful way to give back this season. Every dollar after shipping goes straight to food banks. - Download the 30 Acts of Kindness:
A great way to introduce daily generosity with your family. - Share the Mission:
Send it to friends, share it on social, share the link. Your voice can help feed more families.
Our Partners Make This Impact Possible
A huge thank you to Shuman Farms, Village Farms, Consalo Family Farms, and Nash Produce for joining Carry the Cause. You’ll find totes in Harps and Town & Country stores during the holidays, and at Lowes Foods in January and February, right when food banks need help the most.
We’re also grateful for support from Sunkist, Dole Fresh Vegetables, and Tasteful Selections for helping expand this mission even further.
Be the Change This Holiday Season
Healthy Family Project has always believed that communities take care of communities. Giving back during the holidays doesn’t require a big gesture. It just takes one small choice that makes a real difference.
If you’ve been wanting to give back in a meaningful, immediate way, this is it. One tote. One act of generosity. One family helped.
Be the change families need this winter. Buy your Carry the Cause tote today:
