Donate food

Build a Thanksgiving Box.

Use this list to shop on your own or organize a collection with your church, school, business, or community group.

Adopt A Family โ€” Thanksgiving Edition 2026

Printable Shopping List

  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruit
  • Sweet potatoes or yams
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Gravy
  • Stuffing mix
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Rice or pasta
  • Cornbread mix
  • Boxed dessert mix
  • Grocery gift card toward a turkey or ham

Please keep items unopened and within their best-by dates. The last day to donate food items is November 15, 2026. Collection locations will be posted here and in the Partner Toolkit.