The Cobb-based non-profit The Center for Family Resources is accepting donations for its 36th annual Thanks for Giving Food Boxes drive.
The goal this year is to provide 1,000 boxes of food for families in need, and community members can participate by becoming a Smart Stuffer Packing Partner or by sponsoring or donating to this year’s “I’m Thankful For…” Giving Campaign.
The Thanks for Giving boxes provide food for family to “keep or create their own family traditions in ways that are meaningful to them.”
Families receiving the boxes are those who register through the CFR or who are supported by local schools and other non-profit partners, including Cobb Senior Services, Communities in Schools of Georgia in Marietta/Cobb and LiveSafe Resources.
“Our annual Thanks for Giving event has allowed us to feed Cobb families for more than 35 years,” said Melanie Kagan, CEO for the Center for Family Resources. “We are so grateful for the support we receive from this community and our supporters, including Genuine Parts Company, Lockheed Martin and Publix Super Markets Charities who are this year’s Presenting Sponsors.”
The food boxes are valued at between $65-$75 each using a suggested shopping list and can be delivered to the First Baptist Church Marietta (148 Church St.) until Nov. 10 or to the IAM Local Lodge #7091032 (1032 South Marietta Pkwy SE), from Nov. 14-17.
The boxes will be distributed to families the week before Thanksgiving.
For more information about how to take part in the the Thanks for Giving program, click here.
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