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 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 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.
