Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box

Thank You!

On Monday, November 21, the Town of Frederick, Carbon Valley Help Center, Frederick High School Student Council, and Rocky Mountain Christian Church came together to provide 120 families in need with a complete Thanksgiving Dinner In A Box. Special thanks to the folks who donated food and money and to Oxy for sponsoring this year’s pie program!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Each year we come together for our “Thanksgiving Dinner In A Box” community program! The Town of Frederick, Frederick High School Student Council, Carbon Valley Help Center, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, and the Weld County Food Bank partner each year to provide dinner to those in need. We aim to donate a complete “Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box” to at least one hundred families in the Carbon Valley. How can you help? Nominate a family in need, drop off specific food items from the list or donate money for pumpkin pies, butter, and rolls.

Three Ways To Help

1.    Nominate a family in need to receive a box by filling out the online application form below.
2.    Donate cash/check to purchase perishable items. Go to the Administrative Services Office at 311 Fifth Street.
3.    Donate specific food items to fill boxes (see list below for progress on our goals):

•    Canned yams/sweet potatoes
•    Instant mashed potatoes
•    Salt & Pepper in shakers
•    Gravy mix
•    French Fried Onions
•    Canned cranberry sauce
•    Brown sugar
•    Canned corn

Application Forms

Applications have closed for the Thanksgiving Dinner In a Box program. If you are still in need of a Thanksgiving dinner, please call 720.382.5512 or email our Communications & Engagement Specialist.

Donation Drop Off  

All donations can be dropped off at the Back 9 Restaurant at Bella Rosa Golf Course (5830 Bella Rosa Parkway). Plus - when you donate food at the Back 9 Restaurant, they'll give you a coupon for 20% off your entire bill.

Please drop off donations by Thursday, November 17, and be sure to check the list below for needs. Thank you!

Thank you to our program sponsor, who donated the needed funds for the perishable food items:

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Donation needs for 2022: 

Food Item Current Quantity Quantity Still Needed Goal
Canned yams/sweet potatoes 120 0 120
Instant mashed potatoes 182 0 120
Salt and pepper shakers 120 0 120
Canned cranberry sauce 134 0 120
Gravy mix 178 0 120
French fried onions 125 0 120
Brown sugar 122 0 120
Canned corn 172 0 120
Monetary donations (pies, butter and rolls) $1000 $0 $1,000

If you do not see an item on the list, don't worry! Food items not listed are coming through the Weld County Food Bank and Frederick High School Student Council.