Emergency Family Assistance Association: This nonprofit welcomes food donations between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. weekdays. Come by 1575 Yarmouth Ave. on the north side of the building. Weather permitting, you can leave your donation on a table outside and fill out your own receipt, or you can knock on the door for help. EFAA accepts unopened cans and packages that are no more than one year beyond their date. EFAA asks for nutrient-dense, healthy products. Foods the group needs the most: canned chili, canned fruit and canned vegetables. Our greatest nonfood needs are toothpaste, shampoo and diapers in sizes 5 and 6. We have set up an Amazon Wish List of food items that you can choose to buy and send directly to us at a.co/7cIzwwP. For more information, email Walter O’Toole at walter@efaa.org, or call 303-951-7667. Food bank hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

There With Care: This nonprofit helps families and children facing critical illness. At the direction of hospital social workers, it is continuing to deliver support to these families. Its wish list includes size 5 and 6 baby diapers, baby bottles, baby hygiene items and car seats. Food needs are oatmeal, sweet/salty snacks, pop-top soup, easy mac cups, and peanut butter and jelly. Other needed items include disinfecting wipes, dish soap, laundry detergent, body wash, toothbrushes for adults and kids, and card games. A complete list is available at bit.ly/TWCWishList to order from Amazon, or items can be delivered to 2825 Wilderness Place, Suite 100, Boulder. There also are drop-off bins at its locations. For more information, go to bit.ly/TWCBinList, call 303-447-2273 or email info@therewithcare.org.

Can Food Drive: Through Nov. 24, bring in a non-perishable food item and receive a BOGO card as a thank-you for helping the community. Make a difference together and support local families in need; through Nov. 24, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; 303-772-0258.

Riptide Swim Team Shoe Drive: The Riptide Swim Team is partnering with Funds2Orgs to support an elite group training trip. The team is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to raise funds to help cover expenses for this critical training opportunity, which aims to prepare swimmers for high-level competitions. Community members can contribute by donating shoes at the following drop-off locations: Colorado Athletic Club — Flatirons, 505 Thunderbird Lane, Boulder; Colorado Swim Shop, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; Code Ninja — 1387 E. South Boulder Road, Louisville; through Dec. 4, Colorado Athletic Club — Flatirons, 505 Thunderbird Drive, Boulder.

Leftover Turkey Trot: Cara’s 4th Annual Leftover Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run/2k Walk will directly benefit the youth in the community by providing academic and athletic scholarships. Join for a fun day while supporting a great cause. Enjoy live music, healthy snacks, a raffle with awesome prizes and limited edition t-shirts; 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; $15-$25.

BHS Band Holiday Market: Join the Broomfield High School Band for its inaugural holiday market, supporting small business weekend, to find unique handmade goods from over 100 local vendors, artists and craftsmen. Let the kids explore with craft stations, cookie decorating and the chance to visit Santa. Join the raffle drawing for a chance at cash prizes or bid on a gift basket at the silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Broomfield High School Band program; 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Broomfield High School, 1 Eagle Way, Broomfield; 720-462-1565.

The Gift of Home Tour: The Gift of Home is Northern Colorado’s largest holiday home tour. This self-guided tour will feature homes ranging from old to new and small to large. Homes will be “dressed up” for the holidays by decorators and decor stores offering onsite purchases. The event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley; 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 5-7, Habitat for Humanity, 303 Atwood St., Longmont; $45; 303-682-2485.

Lavender Gala: Join for an afternoon of fun with food, dancing and door prizes, featuring Miss Jessica as MC and Susie Pringle as DJ; noon Sunday, Dec. 8, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr., Unit T, Lafayette; $12.