I know JDRF is near and dear to you, and that's always a good choice.

If you are looking for another worthy charity, I'd love to suggest Give Kids the World. https://www.gktw.org/index.php

They are the resort that families on Wish trips stay at. They are a separate non-profit from Make-A-Wish, and actually serve all of the Wish organizations around the world. GKTW is the charity that arranges park tickets, lodging, food, etc... for these wish trips. Make-A-Wish actually only sets everything up and pays for transport/spending money.

GKTW is closed right now due to covid-19, but can always use more money. It costs around $750 for them to host a family for a week, so a donation of that would sponsor at least 1 family to spend their wish trip there.

local food bank , if you give them a cheque , they have better buying power to buy food cheaper

There is definitely a poor neighbour in your street that can use it.
Why you need pinside for this.

No right or wrong answers here.

If you are looking for something with more of a local impact, food banks or battered women's shelters seem to be an apt choice right now.

I always have a soft spot for kids. Maybe keep it local? However, like frolic said - no right or wrong answers. Nice gesture

Yes correct, but i would give it to a person.
No charity fund.
Because they reserve money for "costs".

Prior to covid I supported both large charities but I would also hand cash over to individuals that needed it and I always enjoyed knowing I made a difference for an individual.

Right now I know the large charities are being devastated because they aren't able to raise their usual money, so I'll likely continue to mix it up.

many cities have set up online google docs which have the info for bartenders and wait staff that are out of work and struggling.

Do you have a local favorite bar or bar arcade or ???

Do you have a favorite person, barback, etc???

Maybe find their info and shoot them over a paypal gift to help out.

Just thinking. I have sent virtual tips to some of my regular bartenders that are out of work and I know it is a huge help.

I don't know who your neighbor is.
Give it where you think is needed best.
But lookout when throwing money every turd crawls under out his rock.

Check with local churches. Mine has a fund used to directly help individuals in need. None of it goes to operating the church, paying staff, or anything else.

Humane Society?

My donations usually go to St.Jude's

Food pantries and food banks. Remember that with mandatory school closers many kids are not getting the free or cheap meals that school was providing. This is resulting in increased pressure on the food banks to fill that void.

Another vote for food bank.

I work in education and can most likely track down some resources for kids up here in the city if you would like me to look into it.

Favorite small restaurant. Alot of them missed out on the government loans.

Some schools are looking for donations of old laptops and tablets for families that are struggling with remote learning. A lot of people only have a cell phone and multiple kids at home. You could probably donate 8-10 new chrome books with that money.

Check with the Farmington Police or Fire departments.

There might be equipment they could really use right now.

LTG : )

The Wounded Warrior Project could be something for you to check into. It appears that they are donating 10M to COVID-19 relief.

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Support suffering local business. I’ve been buying gift cards. Most places let you call in and you can either pick it up then give waitstaff a tip, or you can have it mailed to your home.
Take your pic on the business but ALL service industry falls in that bucket.