This Thanksgiving, One Can One Kid is preparing to make sure no family in our community goes without a warm meal. For the past several years, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide hot, freshly prepared meals to families in need, and we’re committed to making 2024 our biggest year yet. But we can’t do it without your help.

To make this possible, we’re asking for donations and volunteers to help us fund, prepare, and distribute meals to families who are struggling this Thanksgiving. With your support, we can ensure that everyone in our community has something to be thankful for.

Why This Matters:
Food insecurity continues to be a challenge for many families, especially during the holidays. For some, the added expense of a Thanksgiving meal is simply not feasible. This is where our community can come together and make a difference. Our goal for 2024 is to provide 50+ families with a complete Thanksgiving meal, including freshly smoked turkeys and all the traditional sides.

With your donations, we can cover the cost of these meals, and with your time, we can make sure every family receives their food hot and fresh on Thanksgiving Day.

How You Can Help:

• Donate Funds to Purchase Ingredients
  Every dollar you donate goes directly to purchasing the ingredients needed for a full Thanksgiving meal. From turkeys to potatoes, your contribution makes a huge difference. We need to raise $5,000 to fund all the meals for 2024.
  
• Sponsor a Family’s Meal
  For just $50, you can sponsor a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. This will cover the cost of a smoked turkey, stuffing, sides, and dessert. When you sponsor a meal, you are helping a family enjoy a holiday they might have otherwise missed.
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• Volunteer Your Time
  We need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks leading up to and on Thanksgiving Day. From prepping turkeys the night before, to smoking and packing them on the morning of, to delivering meals hot and fresh—there’s a role for everyone.
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What Your Donations Will Provide:
With every donation, you are helping us provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner, which includes:

• A freshly smoked turkey, prepared on Thanksgiving morning
• Classic sides like mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce
• Dinner rolls and dessert
• Everything a family needs to gather around the table and enjoy a true Thanksgiving feast

In 2024, we are aiming to serve 50+ families, but we can only reach this goal with your help.

Volunteer Information:
We need all hands on deck for this campaign! Volunteers are essential to making this event a success, from the early morning turkey smoking to the afternoon deliveries. If you’ve got a few hours to spare, we’d love to have you join us.

Here’s how you can help:

• Thanksgiving Eve Prep: Prepping turkeys and packing side dishes
• Thanksgiving Morning: Smoking turkeys, assembling meals, and preparing them for delivery
• Delivery Teams: Transporting meals to families across the community

Volunteer sign-up is simple: just send us an email or our contact page. We’ll provide all the training and support you need to make a difference.

Impact of Your Support:
Your generosity doesn’t just fill bellies—it changes lives. Many of the families we serve are facing financial hardship and might not otherwise have the means to celebrate Thanksgiving. The meals we provide allow them to experience the warmth and joy of the holiday, gathering together around a table filled with food, just like any other family.