10/28/2026
Good morning, family! 🧡
Back in 2017, our Thanksgiving dinner started with just a single table, a handful of warm meals, and a simple mission to serve our brothers and sisters in need. Over the years, this gathering has grown into something truly sacred. Through our deep bond with Father Jim and St. Lucy’s Church, this isn't just an outreach event anymore—this community has become family.
On Saturday, November 21st, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, we are hosting our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for our homeless community and families in need, and we need your hands and hearts to make it happen.
When our guests walk through the doors, we want them to feel like they just stepped into grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving dinner—welcomed with dignity, unconditional love, and an incredible home-cooked feast. Our event is highly organized and structured just like a five-star restaurant:
Volunteer Dress Code: White-collared shirt and black pants
Kitchen Operations Crew (Critical Role): We need a strong team in the kitchen to organize incoming food, set up catering stations, restock warmers, and continuously monitor food levels so servers on the line never run out.
Escorts & Table Servers: Greeters es**rt guests to their tables, servers take their orders, plating teams dish out hot meals on the other side, and runners bring food and drinks directly to each seat.
Winter Gear & Clothing Distribution Team: We are looking for volunteers specifically to sort, organize, and pass out winter coats, clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, brand-new socks, and brand-new shoes for men, women, and children, along with toys and household items.
Line Hospitality: With over 500 people lined up outside, our hospitality crew keeps spirits high by serving hot coffee, cocoa, and tea, sharing warm smiles, and offering uplifting conversation.
Special Services: We are also bringing in licensed barbers to provide fresh cuts on-site.
How You Can Help (Donations & Supplies Needed):
Everything must be fully cooked and dropped off the morning of the event. We are calling on our community for:
Cooked Main Dishes: 100+ fully baked, whole turkeys (uncut, cooked hot, and dropped off day-of).
Prepared Sides: Trays of stuffing, mac and cheese, green beans, corn, rice, pasta, potato salad, and family favorites.
Desserts: Close to 1,000 cakes, pies, and sweet treats (homemade or store-bought—always the highlight of the meal!).
Drinks & Warmers: Cases of water, soda, juice boxes for kids, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.
Table & Paper Supplies: Tablecloths, paper plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, and bags of candy for bowls in the middle of each table.
Winter Gear & Clothing: Men’s, women’s, and children’s winter coats, clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, brand-new socks, and brand-new shoes.
Household & Toys: Children's toys and essential household items.
Services & Vendors: Volunteer barbers and local community vendors.
Whether you can cook a turkey, drop off warm gear, help sort and pass out coats, work in the kitchen, or serve plates with a smile, your presence matters.
Add this bullet directly to your list:
Event Sponsors Needed: We are actively looking for local businesses, organizations, and sponsors to help support and fund our annual Thanksgiving dinner.
👉 How to Join Us:
Visit our website today and fill out the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless Registration Form to sign up to volunteer or donate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office directly at 315-491-7164.
Let’s show up for our neighbors and make this a day of genuine warmth, respect, and five-star love. We can't do this without you!♥️
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