Tis’ the season for giving! And the best way to give to donate to those who truly need it. From clothing, food, money or a little bit of your time, it’s sure to make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Here are 6 places to donate a little of anything that you can just in time for the holidays.

Little Essentials

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Little Essentials located in Gowanus at 24 15th street #204, makes giving back super easy with convenient drop-off locations and free pick-up service. Load up those bags because each bag you donate, has a tax deductible of $10. Little Essentials accepts clothing, baby items: cribs, mattresses, bassinets, diapers, bath tubs, toys and books. They DO NOT accept maternity clothes or adult clothing. Head to Gowanus for drop-offs on Tuesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm and every first Saturday of the month from 10:00am- 12:00pm. If you rather volunteer your time, sign up on their website at Littleessentials.org.

Housing Works

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The popular thrift shop known for their continuous fight to end AIDS and homelessness is the perfect place to donate. With a dozen locations across New York City area, Housing Works is also very convenient. All proceeds made at Housing Works, are used to help those in need. The thrift shop collects everything from men’s and women’s apparel to jewelry and accessories, art and antiques. To make a donation, visit their drop off locations, at Buy the Bag Shop on 159 28th Street or Park Slope Thrift Shop at 266 5th Ave. Check out their website at Housingworks.org.

Sean Casey Animal Rescue

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Don’t forget the animals! Sean Casey Animal Rescue has two locations in Brooklyn, Windsor Terrance on 153 East 3rd street, and the other in Sunset Park on 551 39th Street. Sean Casey offers several donation options for those who are passionate about helping homeless animals. Donations can be made through Amazon’s wish list, PayPal and GoFundMe. By donating to Sean Casey Animal Rescue, their animals will receive the best possible care. To make your contribution visit Nyanimalrescue.org.

Madison Rose

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Madison Rose is the perfect spot for those Mommies-To-Be and children up to 5 years old to get top of the line clothing for half the price because of your donations. Located in the heart of Cobble Hill at 313 Court St, Madison Rose is open Tues-Thurs from 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat. 11am-6am, Sun 11am-5pm and closed on Mondays. Feel free to drop off your donations in store and visit their website at Madisonrosematernity.com.

Lulu’s Then and Now

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For all those parents holding on to your children’s clothing that they have considerably grown out of yet still are in good condition,  you can finally let them go at Lulu’s Then and Now in Park Slope. Located at 75A 5th Ave, Lulu’s will purchase children’s clothing and re-sell it at a reasonable price. Drop off must be made during store hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-6:30pm, Sat 10am-6pm, and Sun 11am-6pm. Drop offs are based on a first come first serve basis. Visit Lulusthenandnow.com for full store rules.

Flying Squirrel

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Flying Squirrel sells a mix of new and donated items. The boutique accepts clothing in their best condition and might even pay you a couple of dollars for them. Located in Greenpoint at 87 Oak St, drop off hours are Mon-Sun 10am -7pm.  Check out their website at Flysquirrelbaby.com for more information.

Make sure you donate somewhere or to someone this Holiday season. There is always someone less fortunate than you are and we’re sure it will make their day!