This Thanksgiving, St. Anne Friends of the Needy hopes to bring hope and joy to families facing difficult times.
With the generosity of our St. Anne parish community, we hope to provide each household with a box of fresh food, traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, and a whole turkey.
Throughout November, we will be collecting whole turkeys and Thanksgiving food donations at our facility, Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. We encourage everyone to donate as early as possible to help us prepare for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Saturday, November 21, 2026
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our goal is to collect at least 500 whole turkeys to distribute to families on November 24th and 25th.
While we have designated November 21st as our special Turkey Drive, you are welcome to drop off turkeys throughout the month during our regular donation hours. We have a refrigerated/freezer trailer available to safely store donated turkeys until distribution.
Thanksgiving Food Donations
We are also collecting traditional Thanksgiving food items throughout November, including:
Canned green beans
Canned corn
Stuffing mix
Instant mashed potatoes
Turkey gravy (packets, jars, or cans)
Cornbread mix
Canned sweet potatoes
Canned pumpkin puree
Cranberry sauce
All food donations are welcome Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, leading up to Thanksgiving.
Donation Drop-Off Location:
St. Anne Friends of the Needy Food Bank
14 N Cottonwood Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Whether you donate a whole turkey, a few Thanksgiving side dishes, or both, your generosity will help us provide food and share the love of Christ with families in need.
If you're unable to drop off a donation, you can still help by making a monetary contribution to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your donation will help us purchase additional turkeys needed to reach our goal.
Thank you, St. Anne, for your continued generosity and support. May God bless you and your families this Thanksgiving season!
In Christ,
John Caballero
Director
St. Anne Friends of the Needy