Thanksgiving Baskets 2026


Reach Out to a Family This Thanksgiving

Make a Difference - Be the Hands and Feet of Christ 

 
Below you will find the instructions for assembling a Thanksgiving Basket as well as the sign-up form. Please sign up to inform us of how many baskets your family will be donating. Baskets may be turned in at all Masses the weekend of November 14 and 15 or brought to the Parish Office between now and November 16.

 
If you would prefer to donate financially, please write November Outreach in the Memo Line of your check and place in the offertory basket or give to November Outreach with online giving

Instructions

1. Purchase the following items:

  • 1 (64 oz.) bottle of fruit juice
  • 2 cans of corn or 2 cans of green beans
  • 1 can of cranberry sauce
  • 2 boxes of 6 oz. turkey stuffing mix
  • 2 cans of mixed fruit
  • 1 (13.75 oz) box of instant mashed potatoes
  • 2 (12 oz.) jars ready-made turkey gravy
  • 1 disposable small turkey roasting pan
  • 1-$30 CUB gift card (in a separate envelope)

2. Decorate:

  • A box or laundry basket with anything that would make it look colorful and festive. Ideas: construction paper, wrapping paper, stickers, writing (Happy Thanksgiving, God Bless You, etc.) on the box. Get creative to make a bright colorful basket and have fun with your family and/or friends!

3. Thanksgiving Card:

  • Make or purchase a Thanksgiving greeting card. Nothing fancy- just have fun.
  • This could be a great activity for the little ones!

4. Putting it all Together:

  • Place all the items on the list above in the box. Keep the gift card in a separate envelope from the Thanksgiving card. Please download the form, fill out the bottom portion, and return it in the box for tracking purposes.

5. Pray:

  • Pray for the family receiving the basket.

6. Drop-off box at Parish:

  • Baskets may be turned in at all Masses the weekend of November 14 and 15 or brought to the Parish Office between now and November 16. Parish Office hours are M-Th, 8:30am-4:00pm, F, 9:00am-1:00pm.


BASKET SIGN-UP

For count purposes, if you have not submitted a paper form, please submit this online registration before you make a basket. Before you turn in your basket, please download and fill out the bottom slip of the paper form and turn it in with your basket.

Janet Gorshe

Pastoral Care Associate

952-890-0045 x 234

jgorshe@mmotc.org