Local food bank, other businesses participate in Giving Tuesday

By: Alexis Kuhnert

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Giving Tuesday is a movement created to reimagine a world built on shared humanity and generosity.

Different organizations participate in Giving Tuesday, which falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer their time, money and talents to help their communities in different ways.

The movement was created in 2012 to help streamline more ways to give back.

Second Harvest Community Food Bank is one of the organizations taking part in Giving Tuesday.

While grocery costs remain high, Second Harvest provides food resources to the community.

Mackenzie Bally, Second Harvest marketing manager, said it's a big day for them as Giving Tuesday starts the holiday season.

"The holidays can be a little bit tougher on some families and some of our neighbors, and so giving back during this time is just really important because you're able to help those people," Bally said.

For Second Harvest, every dollar donated provides up to six meals to families and individuals in need.

Anyone interested in participating in Giving Tuesday can not only help Second Harvest, but also the St. Joseph YMCA, the St. Joseph YWCA, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and more.