Thanksgiving Basket Brigade 2026
Three days. Hundreds of meals. Join us.
Our 2026 Brigade runs Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, with a goal of feeding 250 families. Come for an hour or the whole weekend.
Four ways to help
Start today by spreading the word. Kids and families are welcome on every day.
Now – Fri, Nov 20
Spread the word
Share our campaign, ask local businesses and your employer to donate. This is when every basket gets funded.
Fri, Nov 20 · 10 AM – 6 PM
Shop & gather
Drivers and shoppers hit the stores and turn donations into groceries and turkeys for every basket.
Sat, Nov 21 · from 2 PM
Decorate & assemble
Pack and decorate a basket for each family, message card included, ready for delivery the next morning.
Costa Del Sol, 2443 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
Sun, Nov 22 · from 8 AM
Deliver
Teams drive baskets and frozen turkeys to families’ doors, quietly and anonymously. Bring your own vehicle and we’ll pair you with a team.
Costa Del Sol, 2443 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083
Spread the word
Get the 2026 flyer
Print it, post it, or send it to your church, school, office or group chat. Every share helps us reach our goal of 250 families.
Delivered anonymously, with respect
We protect the privacy of every family we serve. No names, no photos, no strings attached. We simply bring a Thanksgiving meal to the door during a trying time.
Other ways to help
- Donate frozen turkeys, accepted through delivery morning, Sunday Nov 22
- Build your own basket and we’ll add it to our count
- Sponsor a basket: $50 feeds a family
- Ask your employer about a corporate gift or matching donation
Need a tax receipt for your donation? We’re a registered 501(c)(3): email us with your name, mailing address, amount, date and how you gave. Questions? Call (908) 718-7488.