Thanks-gifting Project Facts 

​We compiled this list of facts from commonly asked questions about our Thanks-gifting project. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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• We strive to provide 100 families with a Thanksgiving meal each year. In 2025, our goal is to provide 150 meals

• We depend on donations from people of the community and a couple businesses

• We do not cook the meals, we give families the ingredients so that they can spend Thanksgiving cooking their meal at home with family creating memories

• Meals consist of a turkey, stuffing, celery, carrots, butter, rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pumpkin pie, and whipped cream (of course). We also like to provide a kitchen towel or pot holder. Some years we have been able to provide candy canes and cookies, but this depends on donations.

• Each family is contacted and spoken with about their family needs and situation by the cofounders of The Neighbor Bridge, Chaz or Trisha, or a volunteer. People are struggling with loss, illnesses, and devastating financial blows; however, we hear of strength, love, and determination too.

• Any amount of funds raised over our food purchase needs is used to purchase other needs for the children (ex: diapers, wipes, additional food). Families do not ask for extra items. If we do not raise enough funds, we cannot provide any additional help.

• Families are chosen on a first-come bases and signed up; however, we gather these names from different sources. For example, we may get a certain percentage from Medical Case Managers, Community Health Workers, school teachers and counselors, and social media. We speak to every family before reserving their meal, giving them individual instruction.

• Meals are given out the Saturday before Thanksgiving to the families that are signed up. This gives the turkey time to thaw out before Thanksgiving.

• We cannot guarantee any additional items beyond the Thanksgiving meal. We try, but it all depends on donations. 

• We do not reserve meals before November 1st each year. This keeps our process more streamlined and on track. 

• Meals need to be reserved by the families receiving them. No reservations for others can be taken. 

• If meals are not picked up and we are unable to get ahold of the families they are reserved for, the meal will be forfeited and given to another family in need.