Sometimes, finding a gift that's useful or pretty to look at just isn't enough. Luckily, there are plenty of notable giftworthy products from brands that are committing to giving back.
In addition to donating to charities that can help your community and beyond, consider giving one of these gifts that'll conjunctively support noble causes at no additional cost to you. The gift ideas in this list help the environment, those less fortunate, social justice causes, and animals in need, so you can feel good about buying them. Plus, these gifts aren't from places that only give back on days like Giving Tuesday — these are businesses continually doing their part to involve you in making the world a better place and spreading the word about organizations do the same.
So, if you're looking to give a gift that gives back, support businesses that give back, or just learn more about places you can donate directly to, you've come to the right place. Here's a variety of Black-owned, Latinx-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and mission-driven businesses to support on Giving Tuesday and beyond.
Every time your gift recipient refills this 18-ounce Cupanion bottle, clean water is given to a person in need. Their Fill It Forward campaign has already filled more than three million cups of clean water.
And if they have a favorite reusable water bottle? You can buy a sticker with a bar code on it to turn that water bottle into a Cupanion.
Not sure what your recipient will like? Alltrue's socially conscious subscription service will send them a selection of full-sized lifestyle products from brands that are working to make the world a better place.
Through partnerships with a number of charities, including WaterIsLife and Rise Against Hunger, Lotto Love puts a charitable spin on the good old scratch-and-win ticket. This is a great gift that gives back for those who already have everything!
This truffle bar will melt in your mouth and help make the world a better place. Designed in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, this chocolate bar is perfect for sending to your personal hero.
Seattle Chocolate will be donating 5% of net sales from this gift that gives back to Mary’s Place, a Seattle-based organization that supports women, children, and families during their journey out of homelessness.
Who said a planter can’t be a work of art? Pick up this hand-thrown planter from The Citizenry, where 10% of the proceeds are invested directly back into the artisan communities through entrepreneur development grants.
Best known for their artisan burlap tote bags that fight hunger, FEED Projects also has quilted totes and other accessories if you're looking for a sleeker look, but still want a gift that gives back. This quilted tote bag provides 50 school meals to children in need.
For the Broadway lover in your life, this is the gift for them. Every year, Broadway Cares releases a special-edition ornament featuring a legendary Broadway performer. This year: six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald.
For all the bakers and chefs out there, a good apron is a necessity. Not only does it keep your clothes clean, but the pockets will keep all your utensils handy. This Giving Tuesday, Hedley and Bennett will be donating 10% of their proceeds to World Central Kitchen, an organization that gives food to those experiencing food insecurity.
Roll in style with these limited-edition skates from Impala Rollerskates. The pattern is made up doodles that evoke imagery of harmony, hence the name. For every skate sold, Impala will donate a portion of proceeds to causes around the world that protect the rights and health of children, with a minimum donation of $50,000.
Blankets and bottles may be two items you wouldn't necessarily put together, but Bearaby and S'well teamed up to create a limited-edition bundle that gives back to Lonely Whale, an organization working to remove plastic pollution from the ocean and continually create a cleaner Earth.
The bundle comes with a weighted blanket (made from recycled polyester), a S'well bottle (which is infinitely reusable), and a water bottle sling (so you can always have your bottle to refill).
Protecting yourself and your partner(s) can be a way to help protect others. This Giving Tuesday, Jems will be donating 25% of all sales to Choice in Health Clinic, a non-profit abortion clinic in Toronto, working to increase access to essential healthcare services.
Anyone who menstruates knows that cramps and discomfort are part of the drill. The people behind Somedays know that it shouldn't be, though. They created this bundle to help ease pain from cramps and bloating, and it includes a heating pack, cramp cream, and a mud mask for your abdomen that also helps reduce pain.
As a team of queer, Black, disabled, gender-diverse entrepreneurs, Somedays is working tirelessly to create more inclusive period care. All year long, they donate some of their funds to grassroots organizations and their community to create BetterDays for everyone.
Everything's better when you add a little sparkle — including your water. This compact carbonator turns plain tap water into sparkling in seconds, and comes with Bubly flavor drops that'll help heighten your hydration.
SodaStream has committed to eliminate the use of 67 billion single-use plastic bottles by 2025, in addition to switching flavor bottles from plastic to metal in early 2021.
Also notable: The brand donates to WaterAid to supply global communities in need with clean tap water for drinking and washing hands.
Love Your Melon was founded with the goal to put a hat on every child battling cancer in America. Buy this cozy knit beanie, and 50% of the profits will go to the brand's nonprofit partners in the fight against pediatric cancer.
We firmly believe that a person can never have too many candles, especially ones that help support a worthy cause. By purchasing a candle from OneGrid, you're giving a solar light to a person living without electricity in a rural part of the world.
This gift that gives back comes in six different scents and is made with 100% soy and coconut wax.
Suds up sustainably with consciously cleansing soaps that are made with organic shea and cocoa butters, instead of harmful palm oil to keep hands clean and the environment happy.
A generous bonus: With every bar you buy, Hand in Hand will donate soap and clean water to a child in need.
Melt away tight muscle tension with this percussive massage therapy device that's made in partnership with (RED) to generate funds for both The Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response and (RED)’s efforts to end AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.
This crisp sparkling wine is the perfect hostess gift that gives back. It's delicious and supports a good cause. OneHope's mission is to end child hunger, and your purchase will go toward providing healthy meals for kids.
Black-owned Candlessentials merges social and environmental initiatives with a line of natural candles. Their unique, eco-friendly packaging is embedded with seeds, so they can be planted to produce beautiful blooms.
Candlessentials also donates a portion of each month's profits to a new charitable organization that aligns with its vision to spread the light of others.
Everlane's charitable 100% Human Being collection features cozy printed tees and sweatshirts that make a statement while promoting solidarity. With every purchase from the line, Everlane will donate 10% of the shirt cost to the ACLU in support of racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and protecting every person's right to protest.
25Fire Department Coffee Skull Crushing Espresso High Caffeine Coffee
This coffee is seriously lit! Made by actual firefighters and sourced from environmentally-friendly farms in Honduras, Fire Dept. Coffee is made with both people and planet in mind.
You may remember Bombas socks from the premiere of the sixth season of Shark Tank back in 2014. From the very beginning, the brand has been devoted to giving back to those in need with a commitment to donating a specially designed pair for every pair purchased.
To date, Bombas has donated nearly 40 million clothing items to the homeless community through more than 3,000 charitable partners across the country.
Slip this gold ring around your finger for a subtle feminine look with a sly edge. Philanthropy has been ingrained in Catbird’s DNA since its inception. They work with a range of organizations, like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Food Bank for New York City, which give back to underserved areas of the community.
Make the planet proud with these plantable pencils — the perfect back-to-school gift that gives back for your kiddo! The eco-friendly pencils are made from natural and biodegradable components that can be recycled back into the ground and bloom into basil, flax, or thyme.
Although this isn't technically a charity, we believe giving back to Mother Earth should not be dismissed.
For unique and unexpected items that are sure to delight any gift recipient, UncommonGoods is one independent company you can feel very good about supporting. For every purchase, $1 goes to supporting a charity of your choice.
Among the eco-focused charities that UncommonGoods gives back to are American Forests, which works to preserve and expand the world's forests and The Flint Child Health & Development Fund, which provides children affected by the Flint water crisis with resources and interventions to ensure they get the health services they need.
Bravo Sierra is the first company to make personal care products specifically for the military. They used members of the U.S. military for testing as well as research and development, and believe that if they’re good enough for them, then they're good enough for you!
The company also donates 5% of all revenue to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs. This starter set is all you need to wash, shave, groom, and prevent odor all day long.
Have a cup of positivitea with My Red Tea, a sustainable, organic tea brand that donates 10% of profits to support education in rooibos farming communities.
Take a step in the right direction with these classic, comfy TOMS slip-ons. The shoe brand is renowned for their charitable efforts working with more than 100 philanthropic partners.
Not only does TOMS match every pair of shoes purchased with a new pair of shoes for a child in need, but they've expanded their mission to eyewear, clean water, and safe birth.
Give the gift of relaxation this season. This set from Plant People comes with their best-selling CBD drops made from hemp extract: Mind + Body, Sleep, and Relief.
The company has also partnered with nonprofit American Forests, whose mission is to create healthy and resilient forests, so it's a great gift that gives back.
Wear bling that gives back! AWE jewelry was founded by a three-time cancer survivor who donates 20% of each sale to the brand's national charity partners — Cancer Care, Nami, The Trevor Project, and RAINN. This bar necklace can be personalized with complimentary engraving.
Need another reason to stock up on athletic favorites like these popular running shorts? In 2020, Nike announced an initiative to donate $40 million over the next four years to charitable social-justice-focused organizations that support the Black Lives Matter movement.
What's not to love about the 100% philanthropic brand Love 41? Buy one of their stunning, full-grain leather accessories, like this luxury backpack that features antique brass hardware, and support the work of Africa New Life Ministries, an organization that aids in transforming the lives of those affected by the Rwandan genocide.
37n:PHILANTHROPY Harlow Round Neck Short Sleeve Distressed T-Shirt
Cut the negativity out of your life with n: Philanthropy's cutout tee. The charitable brand stays true to its name, donating 10% of net proceeds to Children's Hospital LA, the ASPCA, and other local animal charities.
Shop this stunning, fair-trade black clutch with earthy, blue-stone clasp accents from Kayu — the perfect-sized clutch for a night out!
The tightly woven straw design is handcrafted by female artisans in the Philippines using indigenous, slow-fashion techniques. Kayu bags allow these women to provide for their families while practicing their business aptitude.
Purchase a set of these dreamy luxe linens from Parachute's Venice bedding collection, and the brand will donate one malaria-prevention bed net through the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign.
We know you'll love the look and feel of this buttery sateen set, but if you decide to return your items for any reason, Parachute also donates washed or used bedding to Habitat for Humanity.
These crystal and cognac tortoise eyeglasses are a sight to see! Give the gift of sight to those in need through Warby Parker's Buy a Pair, Give a Pair mission, where a pair of glasses is donated to one of WP's nonprofit partners for each pair of glasses bought.
The brand goes beyond the one-for-one donation, and now they train men and women of impoverished communities abroad to give basic eye exams and spread awareness of eye care.
Thirdlove's comfortable, size-inclusive undergarments take the drama out of bra-buying with half-cup options that double the amount of available sizes, compared to other brands.
Their charitable values extend to organizations like I Support the Girls, Soles4Souls, and Good360, where bras are donated to help every woman feel comfortable and confident. They've donated over $40 million in bras to date.
42Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
Wash away your worries with Philosophy's Purity Made Simple cleanser, a one-step face wash that cleanses, tones, and hydrates. The beauty brand supports community-based mental health efforts by donating 1% of all USA net product profits to charity.
Enrich your inner beauty while working on your outer with Tatcha's five-star-rated enzyme powder.
This gift that gives back helps to fund a day of school in partnership with Room to Read's Girls' Education program. As of 2021, your purchases also bring diverse books to underserved communities in the United States through Room to Read’s U.S. Literacy Initiative.
Made from discarded fish netting gathered off the Chilean coastline, this super sleek skateboard also features eco-friendly wheels composed of vegetable oil and recycled cores. It takes about 30 square feet of net to make one of these skateboards, and to date, more than 80,000 square feet of the harmful plastic material has been taken out of our oceans.
Proceeds from sales help fund Bureo's Net Positiva initiative, which supports conservation and recycling efforts and the local Chilean fishing communities.
This set of five UMA wellness oils will help keep you going throughout the day.
Uma reinvests a third of their annual profits back into the local community through funding a health clinic, offering academic scholarships, and more.
Katherine PittmanAssociate EditorKatherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily.
Zarah A. KavaranaZarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart.
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