Full Shelves, Full Hearts

Food Drive

THIS NOVEMBER GIVE FAMILIES THE DIGNITY OF CHOICE

Instead of pre-packed baskets, our Full Shelves, Full Hearts Drive gives every family the dignity to fill their own grocery bags with Thanksgiving items they need, taking home with them a gift card, a bag of healthy groceries, piece of mind, and gratitude.

DONATE TODAY TO HELP FILL OUR FRIENDLY MART SHELVES!

Share the joy of Thanksgiving by donating the items below. Your generosity helps fill tables with warmth, comfort, and gratitude.

Non-perishable items include:

  • 1 can of Candied Yams
  • 2 cans of Corn
  • 1 can of Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 box of Dry Potatoes
  • 2 cans of Green Beans
  • 1 Pumpkin Pie (not frozen)
  • 1 bag of Rolls
  • 1 box of Stuffing
  • 1 jar of Turkey Gravy
  • $25-50 gift cards from grocery stores such as Orange Grocery Outlet (Tustin & Chapman), Target, Walmart, H Mart, and Super1Mart.

AND/OR

Diverse food products such as the following international pantry staples: 

  • Bulgur
  • Canned Grape Leaves
  • Dried Rice Noodles
  • Fish Sauce
  • Hominy
  • Legumes
  • Rice Paper
  • Sesame Oil
  • Tamale Husks
  • Tortillas

(Please select one international pantry staple from the list and purchase in multiples.)

Note: Grocery Outlet in Orange can order in bulk.

Gratitude Basket Count

583

out of 700
as of 11/25/2024

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 donated to our Gratitude Basket Drive.

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 24, 2025

Drop-off Locations

147 W Rose Ave, Orange & 6688 Beach Blvd, Buena Park

DROP-OFFS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Only Buena Park appointments remain

Questions?

Please call us at (714) 769-8869 or email us at donations@friendlycenter.org.

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