Many Northshore residents are giving back to their community year-round and during the holidays. Here’s a rundown of some local gatherings:

• The Bothell Community Kitchen at Bothell United Methodist Church (18515 92nd Ave. N.E.) serves free community meals at 5 p.m. every Sunday. All are welcome. The kitchen celebrated its second anniversary on Nov. 27.

“Our mission is to reach out to the community and create a space where all are welcome and can enjoy a hot, healthy meal — no strings attached, no religious programs — just good food and fellowship,” said coordinator Laura Dooley.

• The annual city of Kenmore Food Drive will take place Dec. 1-9. Help those in need this holiday season by donating nonperishable food items to support the Hopelink food bank, serving Northshore and Kirkland residents.

Drop-off locations include Kenmore City Hall (18120 68th Ave. N.E.) and Grocery Outlet (7800 N.E. Bothell Way). Cash and food donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Kenmore City Hall.

• Free community meals are being served from 6-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church (19540 104th Ave. N.E., Bothell).

Laundry and shower facilities are available from 5-7 p.m. each Wednesday.

• Amai Day Spa (23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell) is offering all clients, during the entire month of December, the opportunity to save on services by donating nonperishable food items. Clients can save up to 25 percent on their services by bringing in the food items. The day spa will credit $1 for each item; all of the food will be donated to Northwest Harvest.

The spa’s goal is to fill a 100-pound box, says owner Jamie Black-Lewis.