Thanksgiving Baskets

Our Mission

Our ministry provides Thanksgiving meals to families in need within our church and local communities. 

Thanksgiving Baskets 2024

Join us for the FBM Thanksgiving Food Drive 2024! Our mission is to provide Thanksgiving meals to 100 families in need, each receiving three bags of groceries and a gift card for perishable items. We welcome volunteers to help in various capacities: sorting and storing donations, picking up groceries from Schnucks, packing bags, and distributing food to families. Your support is vital, and we appreciate any time you can offer. To sign up for a role that fits your schedule, please use the Volunteer Schedule Sign-Up button above. For any questions, please reach out to missions@fbmaryville.org. Thank you for your generosity, and may our Lord bless you!

Thanksgiving Baskets 2024 – Volunteer Schedule

We need your help for the Thanksgiving Food Drive 2024! Here’s how you can get involved:

Weekly Sorting and Storing of Donations
Location: Church Lobby

  • Monday, November 4, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (2 volunteers)

  • Monday, November 11, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (2 volunteers)

  • Monday, November 18, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (6 volunteers)

Pick-Up Groceries from Schnucks
Meet at Schnucks

  • Monday, November 18, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (3 volunteers with a truck or large vehicle)

Packing Groceries for Distribution
Location: Church Gym

  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024:

    • 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: MCHS students will set up tables/groceries for packing

    • 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Instructions for packing procedure (15 volunteers needed to supervise Awana students; 4 male volunteers needed to assist with moving packed groceries and tables)

    • 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Awana students pack groceries with supervision

    • 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.: Clean up

Distribution of Groceries
Location: Church Lobby

  • Thursday, November 21, 2024: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (2 volunteers)

  • Friday, November 22, 2024: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (2 volunteers)

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (2 volunteers)

Thank you for your support! If you’d like to volunteer for any of these activities, please sign up using the Volunteer Schedule Sign-Up button above. Together, we can make a difference this Thanksgiving!