Yes We Cans! (Thanksgiving edition)

"This victory alone is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that change." -President-elect Barack Obama

Across the country, food banks are struggling to keep up with increased demand. In some places, demand is up 70 to 80 percent. On the eve of Thanksgiving, Democrats Work is trying to do something about it. We need your help.

Last week, we launched the Yes We Cans Virtual Food Drive as a way to get donations to food banks in our communities. So far, over 23,000 meals have been donated to local food banks. Here's how it works:

1. Click here to go to our Yes We Cans Virtual Food Drive website.

2. Put food or cash contributions in your shopping cart.

3. When you check out, you will be able to designate one of over 200 food banks that will receive your donation.

No matter where you live, you can give to a food bank in your area. Put turkey on the table in Colorado or fill a child's bowl with mac and cheese in New York.

This election was about bringing positive change to our country. A lot of us are asking "What's next?" - for the progressive movement, for the Democratic Party, for volunteers who were inspired to act during this election - but we don't have to wait on something like this. Yes We Cans aims to support local food banks during a time of urgent need and hopes to engage election volunteers in a campaign of year-round community service.

If you want to volunteer or deliver goods directly to your local food bank, you can find the location of one near you by visiting Feeding America.

And Happy Thanksgiving!