Kidsgiving: Free Thanksgiving Meal for Families
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Join us for Kidsgiving, a special Thanksgiving celebration hosted by YWCA Cortland’s Youth Services!
Families are invited to come together and enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for local families to enjoy a delicious meal, spend time together, and celebrate the spirit of community and giving.
Our Thanksgiving meal will include traditional favorites such as turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, salad, and desserts.
This event is free for registered families. Registration is required so we can make sure we have enough food and seating for everyone attending. Please make sure you have each child added to your account as a youth member. Register: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5444/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP77&offering_id=SES12650
We look forward to gathering around the table and celebrating Thanksgiving with our YWCA community!
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed for set-up, food preparation, meal service, and tear-down. Whether you can help prepare the space, serve food, assist families, or clean up afterward, your time and support make a difference. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EA4A82DA2FDC61-67043579-kidsgiving#/
DONATE
Donate to Kidsgiving to help us deliver nourishment, joy, and dignity to kids and families in Cortland. The dinner provides comfort, community, and a festive experience in a safe, welcoming environment. Donations can be brought to the front desk at 14 Clayton Ave during business hours on the dates specified below—just let them know it’s for Kidsgiving! Cash and check donations are also accepted. Donate online: https://operations.daxko.com/online/5444/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc?campaign_id=692
Items must be store-bought or prepared in a commercial kitchen. For larger donations or delivery coordination, call us at (607) 753-9651 ahead of time, so we can make sure we are ready for you.
🍗 Perishable foods (accepted November 9-14)
☐ Turkey: 5–6 whole turkeys (about 18–22 lb each)
☐ Ham: 2–3 large hams
☐ Butter: 5–6 lb
☐ Heavy Cream: 1 gallon
☐ Milk (whole or 2%): 2 gallons
☐ Shredded cheese for macaroni and cheese: 10–12 lb
☐ Fresh fall vegetables for roasting: 30–40 lb total; see suggested mix below
☐ Dinner rolls: 150–175 rolls
☐ Green beans, red onions, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots: 15 lbs
☐ Yellow or Russet Potatoes: 40 or more pounds
🥫 Non-perishable foods (accepted through November 14)
Check product labels for storage requirements; pies and cider may need refrigeration, and if so, should not be donated before November 9.
☐ Boxed Pasta: 12–15 lb dry
☐ Boxed Potatoes: 7 regular boxes
☐ Stuffing mix or bread cubes: 12–15 large boxes or equivalent
☐ Chicken/turkey broth for stuffing and gravy: 6–8 quarts
☐ Turkey gravy: 8 jars or packets
☐ Vegetarian Gravy: 3 jars or packets
☐ Cranberry sauce: 12–15 cans
☐ Cooking oil for roasted vegetables: 1 gallon
☐ Salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and other seasonings
☐ Pumpkin pies: 5-8 pies
☐ Apple pies: 5-8pies
☐ Cookies: 75–100 servings
☐ Brownies: 75–100 servings
☐ Coffee: Enough for 4–6 gallons
☐ Tea bags: Enough for 3–5 gallons
☐ Apple cider: 5–8 gallons
☐ Juice: 5–8 gallons
☐ Bottled water: 150–200 bottles, or refillable water station
☐ Sugar and creamers for coffee/tea: 2–3 bags sugar or sugar packets; 2–3 large creamer containers
🥄 Prep & serving supplies (accepted through November 14)
☐ Large roasting pans/baking dishes: 20-30
☐ Large foil catering trays: 15–20
☐ Aluminum foil: 5–6 large rolls
☐ Food storage containers: 15–20
☐ Disposable dinner plates: 175–200
☐ Disposable cups: 175–200
☐ Coffee cups and lids, if needed: 100–150
☐ Forks, knives, spoons, and straws: 175–200 of each
☐ Napkins: 300–400
☐ Serving spoons and tongs: 12–15 spoons; 8–10 tongs
☐ Food-service gloves: 2–3 boxes
☐ Paper towels: 8–10 rolls
☐ Trash bags: 1–2 boxes
☐ Food labels and markers: 1–2 packs
☐ Disposable tablecloths: Orange, white, black, fall, and thanksgiving themed.
☐ Food thermometers: 3–4
☐ Dish soap and sanitizing supplies
☐ Bunson burners: 7
☐ Chafing dishes: 7
Questions? Contact Layah Cullip, Childcare & Youth Services Coordinator, at (607) 753-9651 ext. 125 or email [email protected].
Families are invited to come together and enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for local families to enjoy a delicious meal, spend time together, and celebrate the spirit of community and giving.
Our Thanksgiving meal will include traditional favorites such as turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, salad, and desserts.
This event is free for registered families. Registration is required so we can make sure we have enough food and seating for everyone attending. Please make sure you have each child added to your account as a youth member. Register: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5444/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP77&offering_id=SES12650
We look forward to gathering around the table and celebrating Thanksgiving with our YWCA community!
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed for set-up, food preparation, meal service, and tear-down. Whether you can help prepare the space, serve food, assist families, or clean up afterward, your time and support make a difference. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EA4A82DA2FDC61-67043579-kidsgiving#/
DONATE
Donate to Kidsgiving to help us deliver nourishment, joy, and dignity to kids and families in Cortland. The dinner provides comfort, community, and a festive experience in a safe, welcoming environment. Donations can be brought to the front desk at 14 Clayton Ave during business hours on the dates specified below—just let them know it’s for Kidsgiving! Cash and check donations are also accepted. Donate online: https://operations.daxko.com/online/5444/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc?campaign_id=692
Items must be store-bought or prepared in a commercial kitchen. For larger donations or delivery coordination, call us at (607) 753-9651 ahead of time, so we can make sure we are ready for you.
🍗 Perishable foods (accepted November 9-14)
☐ Turkey: 5–6 whole turkeys (about 18–22 lb each)
☐ Ham: 2–3 large hams
☐ Butter: 5–6 lb
☐ Heavy Cream: 1 gallon
☐ Milk (whole or 2%): 2 gallons
☐ Shredded cheese for macaroni and cheese: 10–12 lb
☐ Fresh fall vegetables for roasting: 30–40 lb total; see suggested mix below
☐ Dinner rolls: 150–175 rolls
☐ Green beans, red onions, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots: 15 lbs
☐ Yellow or Russet Potatoes: 40 or more pounds
🥫 Non-perishable foods (accepted through November 14)
Check product labels for storage requirements; pies and cider may need refrigeration, and if so, should not be donated before November 9.
☐ Boxed Pasta: 12–15 lb dry
☐ Boxed Potatoes: 7 regular boxes
☐ Stuffing mix or bread cubes: 12–15 large boxes or equivalent
☐ Chicken/turkey broth for stuffing and gravy: 6–8 quarts
☐ Turkey gravy: 8 jars or packets
☐ Vegetarian Gravy: 3 jars or packets
☐ Cranberry sauce: 12–15 cans
☐ Cooking oil for roasted vegetables: 1 gallon
☐ Salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and other seasonings
☐ Pumpkin pies: 5-8 pies
☐ Apple pies: 5-8pies
☐ Cookies: 75–100 servings
☐ Brownies: 75–100 servings
☐ Coffee: Enough for 4–6 gallons
☐ Tea bags: Enough for 3–5 gallons
☐ Apple cider: 5–8 gallons
☐ Juice: 5–8 gallons
☐ Bottled water: 150–200 bottles, or refillable water station
☐ Sugar and creamers for coffee/tea: 2–3 bags sugar or sugar packets; 2–3 large creamer containers
🥄 Prep & serving supplies (accepted through November 14)
☐ Large roasting pans/baking dishes: 20-30
☐ Large foil catering trays: 15–20
☐ Aluminum foil: 5–6 large rolls
☐ Food storage containers: 15–20
☐ Disposable dinner plates: 175–200
☐ Disposable cups: 175–200
☐ Coffee cups and lids, if needed: 100–150
☐ Forks, knives, spoons, and straws: 175–200 of each
☐ Napkins: 300–400
☐ Serving spoons and tongs: 12–15 spoons; 8–10 tongs
☐ Food-service gloves: 2–3 boxes
☐ Paper towels: 8–10 rolls
☐ Trash bags: 1–2 boxes
☐ Food labels and markers: 1–2 packs
☐ Disposable tablecloths: Orange, white, black, fall, and thanksgiving themed.
☐ Food thermometers: 3–4
☐ Dish soap and sanitizing supplies
☐ Bunson burners: 7
☐ Chafing dishes: 7
Questions? Contact Layah Cullip, Childcare & Youth Services Coordinator, at (607) 753-9651 ext. 125 or email [email protected].
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14 Clayton Ave, Cortland, NY, United States, New York 13045
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