Friendly Center collects Gratitude Baskets containing enough food for a family of five to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home. Participating in the Gratitude Basket Drive is a wonderful way to ensure others can experience this season of gratitude – and a delicious meal. Help us reach our goal of providing for 700 families during these challenging times
Gratitude Basket Count
Drop-off appointments are strongly encouraged. Sign-ups for a drop-off appointment will open November 1st.
WE REACHED OUR GOAL FOR THIS YEAR!
Thank you to all who have scheduled their drop-off.
Please consider donating to our Toy Drive or Food Drive for December, as we collect for 1,300 children and their families for the holidays.
Drop-off Date
November 25, 2024
12:30 - 3:30pm
4:30 - 7:30pm
Drop-off Locations
147 W Rose Ave, Orange
6688 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
DROP-OFFS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Only Buena Park appointments remain
- $25 Grocery Store Gift Card (for families to purchase protein of choice)
- Cans of Candied Yams
- Cans of Corn
- Box of Dry Potatoes
- Can of Green Beans
- Box of Stuffing
- Pumpkin Pie (not frozen; keep separate)
- Bag of Rolls
- Jars of Gravy
Cultural items may also be donated to support our diverse communities with added dignity and cultural responsiveness. These items will be placed on our Friendly Mart shelves.
- $25 Grocery Store Gift Card (La Carreta, Northgate, Superior Grocers, Sper1Market, Target, Walmart, and others)
- Canned Chickpeas
- Canned Fish
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables
- Cooking Oil (vegetable, sesame, olive, coconut)
- Couscous
- Goya Products
- Green, Black & Herbal Tea
- Hominy
- Masa Flour
- Pastas & Sauces
- Rice Noodles
- Rice & Dry Beans
- Shelf-stable Milk
- Soy Sauce
- Tortillas
- Tahini
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please put all items into a box or basket.
Boxes are preferred. If using baskets, please wrap baskets in cellophane.
Please keep gift cards and pies separate.
Each box should have enough food to feed a family of five or more.
