GIG HARBOR
BASKET BRIGADE
Founded in 1993, the Gig Harbor Basket Brigade (GHBB) became a program of the Foundation in 2013. In its first year, the Brigade provided full Thanksgiving meals for eight unsuspecting families in need. Every year since, the Basket Brigade has grown to serve an increasing number of area families.
Over the past decade, the GHBB averages about 1,300 packaged and delivered Thanksgiving baskets annually for local families in need, and area military families. Each year, the Basket Brigade engages hundreds of volunteers. In 2022, while at the end of the pandemic, we were able to deliver more than 700 Thanksgiving Baskets to local families. It brought out more than 450 volunteers over the two-day operation, assembling baskets and delivering them.
Participation: free
Reward: priceless
WHEN
NOVEMBER 21, 2023: 4 PM
NOVEMBER 22, 2023: 11 AM
WHERE
To Be Announced
How to Participate
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There are all sorts of ways you can participate in the Gig Harbor Basket Brigade:
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Help procure food (need some trucks)
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Sort and stage food for baskets
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Assemble baskets
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Deliver baskets
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Find contacts at local companies that can help donate food or supplies. Click for Food list and Request Letter.
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All baskets carry the following message:
"This basket comes to you from someone who cares about you. All we ask is that you take care of yourself well enough to do this for someone else someday."
NEEDED ITEMS
STILL NEEDED TO COMPLETE BASKETS: ​
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800 boxes, Pie Crust Mix
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800 Turkey Roasting Pans
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800 Turkeys
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800 cans, Canned Corn
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800 cans, Cranberry Sauce
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800 boxes, Stuffing
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800 pkgs., Gravy Mix
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800 cans, Evaporated Milk
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400 Cases Top Ramen
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800 boxes, Mac & Cheese
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20 bags, Cat Food
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50 bags, Dog Food
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800 cans, Green Beans
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800 cans, Pumpkin
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800 cans, Cream of Mushroom Soup
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1,000 bags
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1,200 boxes
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1,500 boxes, Mashed Potatoes
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800 Turkey Roasting Pans