[Mrs G]

I know this is over a month away but, I want this done before the last minute. This way whomever the recipient is, will have time to plan ahead. I would like to challenge other pcommers to do the same. We would be providing a Thanksgiving Dinner for one Family who has NOT previously signed up with any other agency/church or organization for a Turkey Dinner. How many other pcommers are with us, to provide a Thanksgiving Dinner for a Family in need??

Please, help me, in deciding on, "how" to choose a Family.

This is what I have to start off with, anymore suggestions????
Turkey
Mac-n-Cheese
Potatoes
Green Beans
Dozen of eggs
Rolls
Cake Mix & Frosting

Please DO NOT post screen names in the thread, I do NOT want to embarrass anyone. Please send pm's for anything other than food suggestions.

Thanks,
Mrs G

[NC-17]

i've got potatoes and cake mix/ frosting or brownies for 2 families.

does that help?

[NC-17]

oh, and canned peas too.

[msflyfisher]

Whats about sweet potatoes/yams, canned cranberry sauce?

Are you talking about preparing the meal and providing it or just providing the ingredients to a recipient and they prepare it themselves?

[NC-17]

Whats about sweet potatoes/yams, canned cranberry sauce?

Are you talking about preparing the meal and providing it or just providing the ingredients to a recipient and they prepare it themselves?

ack! no one wants to eat my cooking!!!

but i'm happy to donate items to be distributed.

[Construction Teacher]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I can deep fry an extra turkey...???

[Mrs G]

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Are you talking about preparing the meal and providing it or just providing the ingredients to a recipient and they prepare it themselves?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Providing the main ingredients, just give them a food box/basket type deal. I can't cook worth a flip.

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does that help?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Yes, it does. Thank You.

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Thanks, that would go great with NC-17's fixings.

I still need suggestions on "how" to figure out who will be getting the dinners. <img src="http://paulding.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unknw.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="unknw.gif" />

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[NC-17]

i'll set my stuff aside in a box...and try to add a little to it as i go shopping.

just let me know where to bring it when it gets to be time.

[Mrs G]

i'll set my stuff aside in a box...and try to add a little to it as i go shopping.

just let me know where to bring it when it gets to be time.

I sure will, Thank You very much.

[angiecochran]

i was thinking a poll would be a good way to decide who gets it, of course you couldnt post any names but perhaps a short story on the families situations like family A:....... family B...... then do a poll with an option for each family, maybe enough people would want to participate to provide for more than one. anything you need for this let me know, last year it was very short notice but i think we made a huge impact on the family. i would love to do it again.

[Mrs G]

i was thinking a poll would be a good way to decide who gets it, of course you couldnt post any names but perhaps a short story on the families situations like family A:....... family B...... then do a poll with an option for each family, maybe enough people would want to participate to provide for more than one. anything you need for this let me know, last year it was very short notice but i think we made a huge impact on the family. i would love to do it again.

It was awesome, wasn't it!! Well, if anyone knew the people and read the story on pcom, maybe that would kind of, give it away, don't you think??

[PauldingMommy]

My family and I did this a few years back...I just paid attention to certain threads and could see the need, yet the person we donated to NEVER asked for any help or handouts. I am sure you could think of a few people on here that would never ask, but need it. PM them, you can certainly do this without being offensive.

[Mrs G]

Thank You, that may be just the answer I was looking for!!

[Taylor's P.A.L.S.]

I'll donate something.....

[Mrs G]

That's Awesome!!!

[DreamGirl]

Where should donations be dropped off?

Thanks

Other items possibly needed: cranberry sauce, pies, cookies, drinks or tea, sugar, dressing mix?
(just thinking out loud)

[Taylor's P.A.L.S.]

I'll be glad to be a drop off point if it's on Thurs-Fri- or Saturday when we are open.....

[msflyfisher]

i'll set my stuff aside in a box...and try to add a little to it as i go shopping.

just let me know where to bring it when it gets to be time.

Same here, Mrs G.

[Happy Wife And Mom]

I'll be glad to be a drop off point if it's on Thurs-Fri- or Saturday when we are open.....

Shoot, had I seen this I could have dropped off some things.

[Mrs G]

Anyone else want to jump on the bandwagon with us???? It doesn't have to be a big humongus (sp?) amount, just the basics would be great. Sometimes, the simplest things in life are the greatest!!! And besides, not such a big mess to clean up afterwards, too!!!

[kewlisa]

We have plenty of potatoes and mac & cheese we could donate if needed Just let us know.

[matthewspiglet]

God has blessed my family so much that i said if i could help in anyway this year i'm all in.

I can also help with getting some food. Just need to know what to get. Thanks

This post has been edited by matthewspiglet: 19 October 2009 - 02:19 PM

[luvtennis5]

I will help if you will tell me what is still needed.

[Mrs G]

God has blessed my family so much that i said if i could help in anyway this year i'm all in.

I can also help with getting some food. Just need to know what to get. Thanks

At this point, I don't know what all is needed. When I am at the point of puttung it all together, I will know then. I would like to have all of the donations picked up/delivered by the week before so, I can tell what is needed to complete the boxes. (make sense?)

I will help if you will tell me what is still needed.

I'll keep a check with everyone, OK??? Thanks Again!!!!!!

[momof 3]

Anyone else want to jump on the bandwagon with us???? It doesn't have to be a big humongus (sp?) amount, just the basics would be great. Sometimes, the simplest things in life are the greatest!!! And besides, not such a big mess to clean up afterwards, too!!!

Count me in for mac and cheese a dessert and tea.

[Mrs G]

Thanks, will keep in touch. Also, keep a check on this thread and keep it bumped if at all possible. In hopes to keep it more visible. Thanks Again.

[Construction Teacher]

Bump

[NC-17]

Bump

:coldcompress:

[Construction Teacher]

:coldcompress:

Take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning, NC. LOL

[Mrs G]

Y'all are too funny, Thanks

[matthewspiglet]

[Mrs G]

Only 4 weeks left, I would like to have everything in place 1 week before Thanksgiving, at the latest!! Anyone else want to help feed, two or three families in need, this Thanksgiving Holiday?

[Sage~]

I can help with side items!

[Mrs G]

Thanks, Sage and everyone else who has responded. Anything would be greatly appreciated!!!! I'll be in touch. Just let me know what you can contribute, others have posted what they can contribute and hopefully we can get a good mixture. I'll try for 3 dinners, if I can get enough of sides.

Thanks Everyone

[matthewspiglet]

Thanks, Sage and everyone else who has responded. Anything would be greatly appreciated!!!! I'll be in touch. Just let me know what you can contribute, others have posted what they can contribute and hopefully we can get a good mixture. I'll try for 3 dinners, if I can get enough of sides.

Thanks Everyone

I can do this:
Turkey, Mac-n-Cheese, Green Beans, Dozen of eggs, and so store bought tea.

[Taylor's P.A.L.S.]

I have the box ready for donations..... I also have a refrig/freezer at the store so that folks can drop off stuff like that if need be as it gets closer.....

[Mrs G]

I could have at least brought you a tub, duuuuuuh......what was I thinking?? That's great. If anyone wants to drop off their donations at Taylors P.A.L.S., that would be great. That way I could get a jump start on the boxes.

[Mrs G]

I can do this:
Turkey, Mac-n-Cheese, Green Beans, Dozen of eggs, and so store bought tea.

AWESOME!!!!! I will arrange pick ups the week before Thanksgiving, I think Taylor's P.A.L.S., will be open Thursday -Saturday, If anyone would like to drop off items there. Thanks Again, Everyine!!

[NC-17]

AWESOME!!!!! I will arrange pick ups the week before Thanksgiving, I think Taylor's P.A.L.S., will be open Thursday -Saturday, If anyone would like to drop off items there. Thanks Again, Everyine!!

i'll bring my stuff on saturday. and hopefully be able to add to it next weekend too.

[Mrs G]

i'll bring my stuff on saturday. and hopefully be able to add to it next weekend too.

WooooHooooo!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks