Thanksgiving Basket Donation Drive

Fill a basket for Thanksgiving!

We are collaborating with the Columbus Dream Center to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need!

This year they will again be providing meals for struggling families with a Thanksgiving Basket (in addition to providing meals for the homeless). The Dream Center has requested our help in providing specific items to fill each basket.
 
This is a great opportunity for individuals, families and groups to “donate a basket!"

Donation Deadline: Wednesday, November 15

(Baskets will be delivered to the Dream Center on Saturday, Nov. 18.)

Items needed to fill a basket:

  • Frozen Turkey (this will be provided by WCC -- you don’t need to worry about this item)
  • Disposable turkey pan (1)
  • Canned turkey gravy (1)
  • Instant mashed potatoes (1)
  • Canned cranberry sauce (1)
  • Canned sweet potatoes (2)
  • Bag of marshmallows (1)
  • Cornbread mix (1)
  • Boxed stuffing mix (1)
  • Canned vegetables (2)
  • Mac ’n Cheese (2)
  • Cereal (1)

OPTIONAL:
  • Hot chocolate
  • Holiday-themed paper products
Let us know if you plan to donate
Download a PDF of the List

Registration will begin on Sunday, Oct. 15.

NOTE: If you are planning to donate a completely filled basket, the “basket” can be a large cardboard box or Dollar Store laundry basket.
Questions? Please contact Patti Remaklus.

Do you need a Thanksgiving Basket?

If you are interested in receiving a Thanksgiving Basket, please contact the Columbus Dream Center (614-547-3138)  for information on how to request one. Free meals are regularly served from outside their location in the Short North at 38 W. Greenwood Ave. Please call them for specific times for meal service.

If you have any additional needs, please call 211 for essential community services. For emergency assistance, please visit the Franklin County PRC Emergency Assistance website for information on their services.
NOTE: Worthington Christian Church partners with local community assistance programs to collect donations for them.
We do not maintain resources on-site.