Thanksgiving 2024
Lighthouse is excited to be hosting our Thanksgiving Food Program again this year. With your help, we’ll be able to provide Thanksgiving food items to so many local families in need!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Host a Food Drive
This is our wish list of items for our Thanksgiving program. If you would like to host a food drive, please fill out our Food Drive Form below to let us know your drop-off date or reach out to us at thanksgiving@lighthousemi.org to coordinate.
Did you know that your cash donation can help serve more of our neighbors in need than donating canned goods? When you donate cash instead of food you’ve purchased, you increase the power of your gift because Lighthouse can purchase items from partners at a fraction of the cost.
You can also host a virtual food drive by sending items directly to us from our Amazon Wish List! If you order from the Amazon Wish List, please include your name and contact information in the “Gift Message” section so we know who the donation came from.
Thanksgiving Wish List
Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Boxed/Packaged Potatoes
Boxed Stuffing
Gravy (packets preferred)
Dessert Mixes – Brownies, Cookies, Cake
Cereal
Pasta Sauce & Noodles
Canned Vegetables
Donate
Help Support Our Efforts
This year, Lighthouse aims to provide Thanksgiving food items to local families in need so they can experience the joy of the holiday. We are so thankful for the community of support around this program.
Did you know that your cash donation can help serve more of our neighbors in need than donating canned goods? When you donate cash instead of food you’ve purchased, you increase the power of your gift because Lighthouse can purchase items from partners at a fraction of the cost.
Donate now to help support our neighbors in need this holiday season!
Thanksgiving Food Drive Drop-Off Information
Drop-Off Location
Lighthouse Warehouse
120 E Columbia, Pontiac, MI
Drop-Off Dates/Times
October 22 – November 7
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
10:00am – 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 3:30pm
We are unable to do food drive pickups this year and all drop-offs must take place during the time periods listed above.
You MUST schedule your drop-off with us at thanksgiving@lighthousemi.org or by filling out the form at the link below.
Thanksgiving FAQ
You can find the wish list on our website above. We also have a downloadable flyer. If you would like the list sent directly to anyone, please reach out to thanksgiving@lighthousemi.org.
Donating cash to support our Thanksgiving Program will actually help us serve more families in need! When you donate cash instead of food you’ve purchased, you increase the power of your gift in the following ways:
- Higher Purchasing Powers: Lighthouse has relationships with local food banks and grocery stores that allow us to purchase large quantities of food at extremely discounted rates. By donating cash to Lighthouse, rather than purchasing food at your local grocery store, your donation will be stretched much further and provide more food to those in need.
- More Nutritionally Balanced Food Boxes: When Lighthouse is able to purchase food from local partners, we are better able to control the items going in each food box. We can ensure we are providing a more diverse array of food options than if we relied on incoming food donations alone and we can purchase important items that we often run low on.
- Investing in the Overall Program: Cash donations help keep our food program running effectively and efficiently. Funds could be used to help maintain equipment needed at our warehouse or support the vehicles that help us pick up large donations or distribute food. Cash donations can be rushed into action wherever they are needed most!
Yes! We have a Food Drive Guide that shares information on how to host a food drive – including tips and tricks to help you get started. Check it out here.
Drop-off dates are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from October 22 to November 7 from 10:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm. You MUST schedule a drop-off time with our team. Please fill out the Google Form here or email us at thanksgiving@lighthousemi.org.
This year, we will be collecting food items at our Food Warehouse.
120 E Columbia, Pontiac, MI
Schedule: Please make sure to schedule your drop-off via the Google Form or by reaching out to thanksgiving@lighthousemi.org.
Packing of Donated Items: You can bring food items in bags, boxes, or other containers.
Please work with our team on this while scheduling your drop-off. If it will be a large donation, we encourage you to bring your own volunteers to help. If you cannot bring volunteers, staff and on-site volunteers will bring in your donated food.
Yes! Volunteers are needed to help sort and pack the donated food items. You can view available volunteer opportunities and easily register online by clicking here.
We will be sorting and packing all donations at our Food Warehouse at 120 E Columbia, Pontiac, MI.
All volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. Youth volunteers must be accompanied by an adult.
We can take up to ten volunteers per shift. Please try to carpool whenever possible.
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Clarke Levitt, at clevitt@lighthousemi.org.
Yes! You can purchase items on Amazon and they will ship directly to our office. Click here for the Amazon Wish List.
Yes! In addition to donating food items or volunteering, you can also make a donation here or donate gift cards for grocery stores, such as Meijer or Kroger.
