5 Wallingford Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

WALLINGFORD, CT — If you’re like many of your Wallingford neighbors, you may spend a good part of the holiday season with your credit card in hand buying gifts for family and friends. Coming up soon is a chance to give back to the local community.

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups. Since 2012, nonprofits worldwide have used the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to galvanize fundraising, rally volunteers and add momentum to their causes.

Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Wallingford area.

Here are five local nonprofits to consider getting behind on Giving Tuesday:

• Wallingford Historical Society: Preserves the town’s history and offers educational programs to the public.
• The Wallingford Public Library Foundation: Supports programs, events, and services offered by the Wallingford Library.
• Wallingford Emergency Shelter: Offers emergency housing services and resources for individuals and families in need.
• Wallingford Community Day: Organizes community events and promotes civic engagement.
• Friends of the Farmers Market: Supports and promotes the Wallingford Farmers Market, encouraging local food sustainability