Make A Difference In Napa Valley: Where To Give Back This November

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Giving Tuesday falls on Dec. 1 this year, but you don't have to wait until then to make a difference close to home.

Throughout November, local nonprofits, food pantries, animal rescues, community organizations and other groups are looking for donations, volunteers and other forms of support. Whether you have a few hours to give, items to donate or simply want to support a local cause financially, there are plenty of ways to help.

Patch rounded up organizations and opportunities to give back in and around Napa Valley. Needs and volunteer opportunities can change, so check directly with each organization for the latest information.

Here are some ways to make a difference in Napa Valley this November:

Community Action of Napa Valley

Community Action of Napa Valley, based at 2521 Old Sonoma Road in Napa, runs the Napa Food Bank, which distributes food to low-income individuals, families, seniors and nonprofits across the county. It also runs the county’s Meals on Wheels program. The organization says every $1 donated provides 10 meals.

Volunteers help deliver food and Meals on Wheels, assemble senior food boxes, serve meals at senior centers and sort donations. Residents can also host a food drive, donate online or by check, or donate an item or experience to the 2026 CANV Cares Auction. Call 707-253-6100.

Learn more about ways to give to Community Action of Napa Valley.

Napa Humane

Napa Humane is a private nonprofit, supported entirely by donations, grants and fundraisers. It provides low-cost spay and neuter services, vaccination and microchip clinics, and humane education.

Residents can buy supplies for its clinic, including kitten food, cleaning supplies and enrichment items, from its Amazon and Chewy wish lists, which ship directly to the nonprofit. The organization is also looking for one or two volunteers for its Friday drop-in vaccine clinic team. Donations can be made online or by calling 707-255-8118, ext. 205.

Learn more about Napa Humane’s wish list.

Napa County Animal Shelter

The county-run Napa County Animal Shelter takes in an average of about 2,300 animals a year. Volunteers provide enrichment that helps staff keep the animals healthy.

Residents can apply to volunteer or donate supplies from the shelter’s wish list, which is posted on its county page as a PDF.

Learn more about volunteering at the Napa County Animal Shelter.

Napa Valley Give!Guide

The 14th annual Napa Valley Give!Guide opens for donations Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. The campaign features 98 vetted local nonprofits, from animal welfare and the arts to food, seniors and the outdoors.

Donors can support several causes in a single “shopping cart” checkout, and many participating nonprofits offer matching gifts. Each nonprofit sends its own tax receipt. Contact info@candogiveguide.org with questions.

Learn more about the Napa Valley Give!Guide.

Land Trust of Napa County

The Land Trust of Napa County has protected about 18% of the county, roughly 96,000 acres, since 1976. Volunteers lead hikes, monitor properties and care for preserves.

Hands-on stewardship work days are offered throughout the year and include invasive species removal, habitat restoration and trail maintenance. Register through the Land Trust’s Hikes page, or call 707-261-6329. Residents can also donate or become members.

Learn more about volunteering with the Land Trust.

Napa Valley CanDo’s Napa Food Project

Napa Valley CanDo is a volunteer organization whose Napa Food Project collects food from neighborhoods in green bags on scheduled pickup days to benefit the Napa Food Bank. The project reports collecting 34,690 pounds of food and $12,130 so far in 2026.

Residents can sign up to volunteer, and large groups can volunteer in the food bank warehouse on collection days. Donors who’d rather give money can write a check or give online through Community Action of Napa Valley.

Learn more about the Napa Food Project.

Share the Care Napa Valley

Share the Care Napa Valley is a nonprofit that supports homebound and older residents. Volunteers deliver critical supplies to clients every Tuesday and Thursday.

The group accepts gift cards for volunteer appreciation, gas cards to cover delivery costs, and items including pull-ups, wipes, gloves, seated walkers and electric wheelchairs or scooters. It is also a participant in the Give!Guide, where $10 covers fuel for a week of deliveries.

Learn more about Share the Care Napa Valley.

This isn't an exhaustive list of organizations doing good work in and around Napa Valley. Donation needs, volunteer opportunities and hours can change, so check directly with an organization for the latest information before donating or volunteering.

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