2024 THANKSGIVING
BASKET PROGRAM
This year marks 16 years of Bridges of Hope connecting families in need with Thanksgiving Basket Sponsors in the Brainerd Lakes Area! In 2023, through our collaborative efforts, we got Thanksgiving Meal supplies to 209 local families. In total, we have worked together to get 3,107 meals on tables in this community!
How to SPONSOR a Basket
Meal sponsors are paired with one or more families (you decide) and then purchase and deliver the ingredients for their Thanksgiving meal. In past years we have had sponsors that are single adults, families, businesses, service clubs, church groups, and more! If you have questions about how the process works, you can call Bridges of Hope or email Tedi for more information. Ready to jump right in? Forms will be available in October 2024. Please check back at that time. Thank you!
How to RECEIVE a basket
We all know that holidays can be expensive. The Thanksgiving Basket Program connects families with children aged 0-17 that could use some help with the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, with a sponsor that wants to donate the ingredients for the meal. This could be someone at your child's school, a social worker, mental health provider, or minister. To see if you qualify, please speak with your school's collaborative or social worker.