CFR Prepares to Serve 1,500 Families at Thanks for Giving 2009

As families prepare for a holiday with loved ones surrounding a Thanksgiving feast, many of our Cobb neighbors must stretch their budgets, making it difficult to afford a Thanksgiving meal for their families. This year, it will take nearly 65,000 food items to ensure all 1,500 families served will receive everything they need for Thanksgiving. The coordination of Thanks for Giving 2009 would not be possible without the support of local individuals, schools, faith organizations, businesses and civic organizations. CFR relies entirely on these groups to make the Thanksgiving food distribution possible.

Important Dates

Registration Dates for Families:
Tues. Oct. 20 and Wed. Oct. 21, 2009
Cobb County Civic Center

Food Drive Drop-Off Dates:
Sat. Nov.14 @ CFR 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon.
Nov. 23 @ Civic Center 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Food Basket Distribution:
Mon. Nov. 23 and Tues. Nov. 24, 2009
Cobb County Civic Center
(by appointment only)

HOST A FOOD DRIVE:

If you are interested in sponsoring a food drive, here’s a list of items we will use to fill baskets for families:

• $15 gift certificate from a local grocer for a turkey*
• Dressing mix
• Cranberry sauce
• Canned or instant potatoes (sweet or white)
• Canned green vegetables
• Canned yellow vegetables
• Non-refridgerated pie shell and pumpkin pie mix
• Dried or canned milk
• Roasting Pan
  

In addition to these items, we also welcome the following items:

• Dried beans
• Peanut butter
• Canned meat, tuna, or ham
• Rice, pasta, or cereal
• Soup
• Bread or rolls
• Canned fruit

*Please do not place gift certificate in basket.
*We cannot accept items that require refrigeration. (i.e. turkeys, milk, etc.)