Feed The Community This Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to share the spirit of gratitude! We sometimes take the turkey and stuffing for granted when we are used to seeing it on the table every year. In Georgia and across the country, food drives are an impactful way to make a difference in our communities. Everyone should have a warm meal for the holiday season. From donating canned goods to volunteering at local pantries, there are many ways to give back. Here are some events that have gone on in the community as well as some that will soon need a helping hand...
Young children in Primrose schools across the country are learning positive character development skills by participating in the annual nationwide Caring and Giving Food Drive. Throughout the year in their classrooms, Primrose children learn the value of generosity and giving without expectation through real-life experiences, so they grow into kind, compassionate adults. Students from Primrose School visit a local grocery store to shop for items to donate during the annual Caring and Giving Food Drive.
"At Primrose, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and making a positive difference in the communities we serve," said Jo Kirchner, CEO at Primrose Schools. "As part of our curriculum-based Caring and Giving Food Drive, we do this through hands-on, experiential lessons of service."
Each November during the giving season, families of infants and toddlers are encouraged to bring in canned goods, while older children ages three to five may do chores at home to earn money to buy food items to donate. This helps them learn the joy of giving back firsthand as they practice compassion and generosity while developing math, planning and nutrition skills and making a real difference in their communities. Primrose schools then join forces to donate nonperishable food items to underserved children and families. In 2023, Primrose schools collectively donated more than 400,000 nonperishable food items to food banks and shelters, surpassing 2022's total.
"At Primrose, we nurture, model and practice ways to be kind, compassionate and generous during these critical years of development," said Dr. Amy Jackson, chief early learning officer at Primrose Schools. "Experiencing the joy of giving without expectation of receiving anything in return helps children build strong character and positively shapes who they become."
LOCAL FOOD DRIVES:
Plus, always check out your local ministries and religious organizations, many churches hold drives throughout the month for their communities!
Choices for Kids Thanksgiving Mobile
The annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry provides families facing food insecurity the opportunity to have healthy foods to eat during the holiday. Each year, our goal is to not only provide families in need with a Thanksgiving Dinner but to also give them enough fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and groceries to last a week! This event is scheduled to be held at the Atlanta Technical College on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Here's a video of the event from a previous year!
