01of 36Derek White/GettyJust call him Shaq-A-Claus! Shaquille O’Neal surprised an Atlanta school with toys and treats as part of a Pepsi Stronger Together event on Dec. 20 in McDonough, Georgia.
01of 36
Derek White/Getty
Just call him Shaq-A-Claus! Shaquille O’Neal surprised an Atlanta school with toys and treats as part of a Pepsi Stronger Together event on Dec. 20 in McDonough, Georgia.
02of 36Saint West, indeed.Kanye quietly donatedthe majority of the more than 4,000 toys given away at a Dec. 19 event in the Englewood neighborhood of his hometown of Chicago.“I’m so proud that Kanye is, once again, responding to our request to help the children of Englewood and beyond,” Alderman Stephanie Coleman said, perABC7. “He is no stranger to our community. His presence has always been felt in our neighborhoods and he loves visiting, but this Christmas he has truly been our modern-day Santa Claus.”
02of 36
Saint West, indeed.Kanye quietly donatedthe majority of the more than 4,000 toys given away at a Dec. 19 event in the Englewood neighborhood of his hometown of Chicago.
“I’m so proud that Kanye is, once again, responding to our request to help the children of Englewood and beyond,” Alderman Stephanie Coleman said, perABC7. “He is no stranger to our community. His presence has always been felt in our neighborhoods and he loves visiting, but this Christmas he has truly been our modern-day Santa Claus.”
03of 36Feeding AmericaOn Dec. 17, actress/comedian June Diane Raphael volunteered withFeeding Americaat the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank alongside members of The Jane Club — the platform she cofounded for women to build community and support.
03of 36
Feeding America
On Dec. 17, actress/comedian June Diane Raphael volunteered withFeeding Americaat the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank alongside members of The Jane Club — the platform she cofounded for women to build community and support.
04of 36The Image DirectBella Hadidorganized a toy drive in New York City ahead of Christmas, on Dec. 18.
04of 36
The Image Direct
Bella Hadidorganized a toy drive in New York City ahead of Christmas, on Dec. 18.
05of 36
06of 36Michael Simon/StarTraksNick Cannon dressed up as Santa to deliver Toys"R"Us goodies to St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Queens, New York, on Dec. 14.
06of 36
Michael Simon/StarTraks
Nick Cannon dressed up as Santa to deliver Toys"R"Us goodies to St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Queens, New York, on Dec. 14.
07of 36MIchael Simon/StarTraksKatie Holmesjoined Epic, a digital reading platform for kids, for the Dec. 7 “My Winter City” event in N.Y.C., reading her favorite holiday books to children from the Hit the Books program in Harlem.
07of 36
MIchael Simon/StarTraks
Katie Holmesjoined Epic, a digital reading platform for kids, for the Dec. 7 “My Winter City” event in N.Y.C., reading her favorite holiday books to children from the Hit the Books program in Harlem.
08of 36
Macklemore.Brooks Running
This season the “Next Year” rapper Macklemore is doing good in his home city of Seattle, where he teamed up withBrooks Runningto help supportMary’s Place, a local shelter that serves people experiencing homelessness.
09of 36Yvonne Tnt/BFAKelly Bensimon was among the celebs who came out in N.Y.C. on Dec. 10 in support of the Good+Foundation, donating toys for kids at alice + olivia designer Stacey Bendet’s annual bash at Zero Bond.
09of 36
Yvonne Tnt/BFA
Kelly Bensimon was among the celebs who came out in N.Y.C. on Dec. 10 in support of the Good+Foundation, donating toys for kids at alice + olivia designer Stacey Bendet’s annual bash at Zero Bond.
10of 36Feeding AmericaOn Dec. 10, actor/comedian Paul Scheer volunteered withFeeding Americaand the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank at the St. Ferdinand Church for a day of giving back ahead of the holidays.
10of 36
On Dec. 10, actor/comedian Paul Scheer volunteered withFeeding Americaand the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank at the St. Ferdinand Church for a day of giving back ahead of the holidays.
11of 36Cesar Pimienta - TesBack home in Colombia on Dec. 9, Maluma opened a new Medellin-based center for his foundation, El Arte de Los Sueños, where children can come practice music and dance and receive psychosocial care.
11of 36
Cesar Pimienta - Tes
Back home in Colombia on Dec. 9, Maluma opened a new Medellin-based center for his foundation, El Arte de Los Sueños, where children can come practice music and dance and receive psychosocial care.
12of 36Daniel Swartz for Yellow Ribbons UnitedFormer NFL star Derrick Dockery and his family hosted the Yellow Ribbons United Winter Wonderland party for more than 200 military families at Washington, D.C.,’s Nats Park, with a surprise visit from the Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman — and the Grinch!
12of 36
Daniel Swartz for Yellow Ribbons United
Former NFL star Derrick Dockery and his family hosted the Yellow Ribbons United Winter Wonderland party for more than 200 military families at Washington, D.C.,’s Nats Park, with a surprise visit from the Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman — and the Grinch!
13of 36Cardi B/FacebookOn a holiday episode of her Messenger Watch Together seriesCardi Tries,Cardi Band model Karreuche worked together in a supermarket — and at the end of their day, told the employees they were getting two weeks' additional pay to show appreciation and gratitude for their service during the pandemic.
13of 36
Cardi B/Facebook
On a holiday episode of her Messenger Watch Together seriesCardi Tries,Cardi Band model Karreuche worked together in a supermarket — and at the end of their day, told the employees they were getting two weeks' additional pay to show appreciation and gratitude for their service during the pandemic.
14of 36Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesPittsburgh Steelers star JuJu Smith Schuster popped up at a Wal-Mart over Thanksgiving weekend,surprising one little girlwith her dream Christmas present.Given his historyof giving back at the holidays, there are probably more heartwarming surprises to come!
14of 36
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Pittsburgh Steelers star JuJu Smith Schuster popped up at a Wal-Mart over Thanksgiving weekend,surprising one little girlwith her dream Christmas present.Given his historyof giving back at the holidays, there are probably more heartwarming surprises to come!
15of 36Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Food Bank For New York CityBella Hadidjoined largest hunger relief organization in New York City, the Food Bank for NYC, to distribute food to neighbors in need at annual holiday meal distribution at the organization’s community kitchen in Harlem over Thanksgiving weekend.
15of 36
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Food Bank For New York City
Bella Hadidjoined largest hunger relief organization in New York City, the Food Bank for NYC, to distribute food to neighbors in need at annual holiday meal distribution at the organization’s community kitchen in Harlem over Thanksgiving weekend.
16of 36Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Food Bank For New York CityThe host of Food Network’sHealthy Appetite,Ellie Krieger, spent her Thanksgiving weekend at the Community Kitchen and Pantry with the Food Bank of New York and Feeding America.
16of 36
The host of Food Network’sHealthy Appetite,Ellie Krieger, spent her Thanksgiving weekend at the Community Kitchen and Pantry with the Food Bank of New York and Feeding America.
17of 36Courtesy Feeding AmericaAt the St. Ferdinand Church with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Feeding America,Nine Perfect Strangersactress Tiffany Boone handed out groceries following the Thanksgiving holiday.
17of 36
Courtesy Feeding America
At the St. Ferdinand Church with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Feeding America,Nine Perfect Strangersactress Tiffany Boone handed out groceries following the Thanksgiving holiday.
18of 36Courtesy Feeding AmericaJennie Garth was among the celebs serving dinners at Union Station Homeless Services with Feeding America in Pasadena, California, around Thanksgiving.
18of 36
Jennie Garth was among the celebs serving dinners at Union Station Homeless Services with Feeding America in Pasadena, California, around Thanksgiving.
19of 36Courtesy Feeding AmericaActress Emily Tosta did the same, helping in the kitchen.
19of 36
Actress Emily Tosta did the same, helping in the kitchen.
20of 36Courtesy Feeding AmericaMigos rapper Quavo took time out of his Thanksgiving holiday to give back with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Feeding America.
20of 36
Migos rapper Quavo took time out of his Thanksgiving holiday to give back with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Feeding America.
21of 36
Kevin Hart.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
22of 36
23of 36
“This year’s THANKSGIVING was very special!” Teresawrotein the caption. “@louiearuelas @_giagiudice @milania.ggiudice and I joined our @jasecannon and friends at the @aliforneycenter to feed over 150 beautiful souls.”
24of 36Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause and boyfriend Jason Oppenheim spent Thanksgiving at the Los Angeles Mission, distributing meals.“This is a cause close to my heart,” Stause, who experienced homelessness as a child,wrote on Instagram, “and I feel like speaking on it helps dismiss the conventional stereotype some people have of who these people are.”
24of 36
Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause and boyfriend Jason Oppenheim spent Thanksgiving at the Los Angeles Mission, distributing meals.
“This is a cause close to my heart,” Stause, who experienced homelessness as a child,wrote on Instagram, “and I feel like speaking on it helps dismiss the conventional stereotype some people have of who these people are.”
25of 36Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesDane Cook andTiffany Haddishjoined forces on Nov. 25 at the Laugh Factory’s 41st free Thanksgiving dinner at the comedy club in West Hollywood.
25of 36
Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
Dane Cook andTiffany Haddishjoined forces on Nov. 25 at the Laugh Factory’s 41st free Thanksgiving dinner at the comedy club in West Hollywood.
26of 36Susan Walsh/AP/ShutterstockOn Nov. 23 in Washington, D.C., Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden assembled Thanksgiving meal kits during a visit to D.C. Central Kitchen.
26of 36
Susan Walsh/AP/Shutterstock
On Nov. 23 in Washington, D.C., Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden assembled Thanksgiving meal kits during a visit to D.C. Central Kitchen.
27of 36Brendan Smialowski/gettyThe day before, the Bidens visited Fort Bragg in North Carolina to serve meals to soldiers and their families.
27of 36
Brendan Smialowski/getty
The day before, the Bidens visited Fort Bragg in North Carolina to serve meals to soldiers and their families.
28of 36Courtesy Feeding AmericaLiev Schreiber brought one of his children and a pal to the Food Bank for New York City at the Union Square Greenmarket for a day of giving back on Nov. 12, with Feeding America. The trio collected leftover produce and other food items from local farmers to be distributed to New Yorkers in need.
28of 36
Liev Schreiber brought one of his children and a pal to the Food Bank for New York City at the Union Square Greenmarket for a day of giving back on Nov. 12, with Feeding America. The trio collected leftover produce and other food items from local farmers to be distributed to New Yorkers in need.
29of 36
Courtesy HUNGRY
30of 36In Atlanta on Nov. 22,Real Housewivesstar Marlo Hampton andPoweractress Naturi Naughton teamed up with Nouveau Bar & Grill to hand out 600 turkeys and sides to families who need them.
30of 36
In Atlanta on Nov. 22,Real Housewivesstar Marlo Hampton andPoweractress Naturi Naughton teamed up with Nouveau Bar & Grill to hand out 600 turkeys and sides to families who need them.
31of 36Scott Kowalchyk/CBSDuring his Nov. 22 visit toThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertin N.Y.C., World Central Kitchen chef José Andrés announced his $1 billion Climate Disaster Fund, to ensure no person in the world goes hungry as a result of future climate disasters.
31of 36
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS
During his Nov. 22 visit toThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertin N.Y.C., World Central Kitchen chef José Andrés announced his $1 billion Climate Disaster Fund, to ensure no person in the world goes hungry as a result of future climate disasters.
32of 36David Livingston/GettyThe day before Thanksgiving, Malin Akerman and January Jones joined the crew at the Los Angeles Mission to serve meals in Downtown L.A.
32of 36
David Livingston/Getty
The day before Thanksgiving, Malin Akerman and January Jones joined the crew at the Los Angeles Mission to serve meals in Downtown L.A.
33of 36
Always one to give back, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnsonsurprised one luckyfan at a late November screening of his new filmRed Noticewith a custom truck.
“Oscar said it right, just before he drove away ~ it’s just love.
That’s all it is, brother.Just love.”
34of 36FOX Nashville TwitterOn Nov. 23 in Nashville, country singer Tracy Lawrence got to work frying turkeys for the Nashville Rescue Mission for the 16th year in a row,according to Music City’s Fox 17. Over the years, the singer and his crew have served more than 6,400 turkeys and raised $1 million for families facing food insecurity.
34of 36
FOX Nashville Twitter
On Nov. 23 in Nashville, country singer Tracy Lawrence got to work frying turkeys for the Nashville Rescue Mission for the 16th year in a row,according to Music City’s Fox 17. Over the years, the singer and his crew have served more than 6,400 turkeys and raised $1 million for families facing food insecurity.
35of 36Courtesy Krasdale FoodsOn Nov. 24, Fat Joe teamed up with Krasdale Foods to give away 3,000 grocery bags filled with more than $36,000 worth of food (plus some other cool goodies, right) at three different locations of his sneaker/apparel store, UP NYC, in New York.
35of 36
Courtesy Krasdale Foods
On Nov. 24, Fat Joe teamed up with Krasdale Foods to give away 3,000 grocery bags filled with more than $36,000 worth of food (plus some other cool goodies, right) at three different locations of his sneaker/apparel store, UP NYC, in New York.
36of 36Lucas Rossi/Peach Hill MediaIn celebration of Hallmark Channel’s new movieChristmas CEO,airing Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. ET, Crown Media president and CEO Wonya Lucas, actor Paul Greene and Build-A-Bear Workshop president and CEO Sharon Price John greet Santa at an L.A. Build-A-Bear Workshop, with a special donation for Toys for Tots.
36of 36
Lucas Rossi/Peach Hill Media
In celebration of Hallmark Channel’s new movieChristmas CEO,airing Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. ET, Crown Media president and CEO Wonya Lucas, actor Paul Greene and Build-A-Bear Workshop president and CEO Sharon Price John greet Santa at an L.A. Build-A-Bear Workshop, with a special donation for Toys for Tots.
source: people.com
