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Community Service

ThanksGIVING Dinner Baskets 2026

Give thanks this Thanksgiving by giving to others! Help Connors PTO provide complete Thanksgiving dinners for families in our Connors community.

October 13 – November 23
Connors Elementary School

About & Goals

Coco Koala dressed as a turkey, holding a basket of Thanksgiving food
  • Give thanks this Thanksgiving by giving to others! Connors PTO is pleased to continue our annual tradition of creating ThanksGIVING Baskets filled with everything for a Thanksgiving dinner for families in our Connors community.
  • This year, our goal is to provide 30 baskets, and your generosity will help make it possible!
  • We’re also extending our efforts to our broader community by partnering with the Hoboken Community Center to help collect two specific items, turkey gravy mix and macaroni & cheese, for their food pantry’s upcoming holiday food distribution.
  • Thank you for your support of this meaningful community service effort!

Mark Your Calendar

Oct
13
thru 11/21
Sign Up to Give

Pick wish list items or sponsor a basket. Choose items by Sat 11/21.

Nov
9
thru 11/23
Non-Perishable Drop-Off

Any day at the Connors front entrance. Money welcome through 11/22.

Nov
23
by 8:30am
Turkeys & Perishables

Final day for all donations. Email us for other arrangements.

Nov
23
9:00am
Basket Packing

Volunteers pack all 30 baskets. Connors administration distributes them privately.

Sign Up to Help

Give goods, sponsor a basket, or lend your time. Every contribution helps!

Donate Goods

Help fill our baskets by purchasing items from our Thanksgiving wish list. Use + to pick as many items as you like, then tap Review & Sign Up at the bottom of the screen. Drop everything off on this schedule:

  • Mon 11/9 – Mon 11/23: Non-perishable items, gift cards, and supplies
  • Mon 11/23 by 8:30am: ❄️ Frozen turkeys, ❄️ perishable items, and any other outstanding donations

The Add to list links open the item at ShopRite or Acme, so you can add it to an online pickup order.

Gift Cards

Drop off with non-perishables, Mon 11/9 to Mon 11/23.

$25 ShopRite Gift Card
1 per basket
30 to fill
Turkey & Perishables

Bring these Mon 11/23 by 8:30am.

❄️ Frozen Turkey (about 15 lbs)
1 per basket · Earned a free turkey with your supermarket points? Donate it here.
30 to fill
❄️ Carrots (2 lb bag)
1 per basket
30 to fill
❄️ Sweet Potatoes (3 lb bag)
1 per basket
30 to fill
❄️ Yellow Onions (3 lb bag)
1 per basket
30 to fill
❄️ Ready-to-Bake Pie Crust (box of two crusts)
1 per basket
30 to fill
❄️ Unsalted Butter (sticks, pack of 2)
1 per basket
30 to fill
❄️ Whipped Cream (6.5 oz spray can)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Non-Perishables

Drop off anytime Mon 11/9 to Mon 11/23 at the Connors front entrance.

Jellied Cranberry Sauce (14 oz can)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Mini Marshmallows (10.5 oz bag)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Pumpkin Puree (15 oz can)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Graham Cracker Pie Crust (10 inch, 9–10 oz)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Apple Pie Filling (21 oz can)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Instant Pudding Mix (5.9 oz box)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz box)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Instant Mashed Potatoes (13.75 oz box)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Creamed Corn (14.75 oz can)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Cut Green Beans (14.5 oz can)
4 per basket
120 to fill
Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 oz can)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Turkey Stuffing Mix (6 oz box)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Turkey Gravy Mix (0.87 oz packet)
2 per basket · Extras go to the Hoboken Community Center food pantry.
110 to fill
Crispy Fried Onions (6 oz can)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Salad Dressing (16 oz bottle)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Macaroni & Cheese (6–7.5 oz box)
3 per basket · Extras go to the Hoboken Community Center food pantry.
140 to fill
Ground Coffee, Medium or Classic Roast (9–12 oz bag)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Juice (64 oz bottle) or a Small Pack of Juice Boxes
1 per basket
30 to fill
Hot Cocoa (box of packets)
1 per basket
30 to fill
Supplies

Drop off with non-perishables, Mon 11/9 to Mon 11/23.

FreshDirect Delivery Bags
3 per basket · Got extra FreshDirect bags at home? We pack the baskets in them.
90 to fill
Disposable Metal Roasting Pan (about 16 x 12 x 3 inches)
2 per basket
60 to fill
Heavy Duty Paper Plates (15 count)
1 per basket · Thanksgiving-themed if you can find them!
30 to fill
Disposable Dinner Napkins (24 count)
1 per basket · Thanksgiving-themed if you can find them!
30 to fill
Disposable Tablecloth, Rectangular
1 per basket · Thanksgiving-themed if you can find them!
30 to fill

Sponsor a Basket

Prefer to chip in instead of shopping? Make a monetary donation to help cover the cost of a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Sponsor a Full Basket ($160), Half Basket ($80), Quarter Basket ($40), gift card ($25), or give any amount!

The form may ask about a tip for Zeffy. That’s what keeps it free for us with no fees. The tip is optional, and $0 is completely fine.

Volunteer Your Time

Join us to sort, shop, and pack our Thanksgiving baskets! Completed baskets are distributed privately by Connors administration.

Basket Packing
Monday, November 23 at 9:00am · Show up and we’ll give you a job! :) Help sort donations, write cards, make any last-minute shopping runs, pack Thanksgiving baskets, and prepare them for distribution.
10 spots
Connections?

Know of a company that may want to partner with us, sponsor the program, or donate? Please reach out to share details!

Remember: The PTO of T.G. Connors Elementary School is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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