Thanksgiving Food Drive FAQS

• What is the TFD box shopping list?
  Find it here.

• What is the pantry box list?
  It’s taped to your box! The list varies depending on each food pantry's needs so your list is unique, just like you!

• How much does it cost to fill a TFD box?
  Depending on your grocery, the average cost we estimate to fill a TFD box is $50-60.

• Why aren’t we collecting frozen turkeys this year?
  Many box recipients do not have working ovens or freezers, making frozen turkeys more of a burden than a blessing. This year, the organizations we donate boxes to are asking that we instead include a Visa or Mastercard gift card so people can pick a protein they know they can prepare and store in their home.

• I see cake mix on the list, but what if people don't have eggs?
  How thoughtful of you! They likely will, but grab a muffin mix package instead! It only requires water.

• Can I add something extra to the box? I really want to!
  That is incredibly generous, and our recipients anticipate getting exactly what's in the box. Because of plans already made and for quality control to assure all recipients are receiving the same items (equal blessing) please refrain from adding anything extra to the box.

• How can my business get involved?
  If you are a business/organization and want to fill 25 or more boxes, please email go@crossroads.net for more information about how to get involved.

• I had something unexpectant come up. Can I bring the box back early?
  If you are unable to return your box during a drop-off time due to unexpected circumstances, please make arrangements with a friend, neighbor, or family member to return your box for you.

• I know someone who needs help. What can I do?
  You are the church! If you know someone in need, follow the steps below to care for your neighbor. You can do it!

  • Start by having a conversation, don’t assume they need a box. Afterall, TFD is more than a box.
  • If groceries are needed, great, hit up the grocery store. You could use our TFD shopping list, or make a personalized grocery list based on the items that you know they like. If the need is a warm home cooked meal, extra time, on their hands, and/or community this can all be solved by inviting them over to your Thanksgiving dinner. (Jesus tip: you don’t have to know someone to invite them to your table “I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 25:35)
  • Whatever you do, be sure to encourage them. Affirm the significance of their relationship to you. Affirm what is Godly that you see in them. And affirm them in the hope of Jesus Christ.