The following agencies need volunteers year-round, but their need for helping hands is greater this holiday season. Consider giving some of your time and energy to help make sure that no one goes hungry this holiday season:

• Hot meal program for homeless people
OPERATION: Sack Lunch, 206-922-2015

• Food distribution to food banks
Food Lifeline, 206-545-6600

• Food bank support
Solid Ground, 206-694-6757 

• Hot meal programs
Meals Partnership Coalition, 206-957-3857