Thousands of Thanksgiving volunteers from our community sign in to deliver meals to over 6,000 families on Thanksgiving morning. Join us, won’t you?

The Thanksgiving season is upon us, a wonderful time of year.  Families anticipate gathering around the table to enjoy family, to eat a wonderful meal, and to count their blessings. We truly have so much to be thankful for.  The Thanksgiving season at Mission Arlington^® is such a special time of the year too.

Instead of a traditional soup line, where people come to us, we actually deliver the food to the people.  In this way, families can gather around their own kitchen table, with their own family to enjoy this special meal.

On Thanksgiving Day, starting at 8:00 a.m., our community delivers meals to families who otherwise would not have the traditional food of the season.  It is truly a day to give thanks.

Young students sort food prior to Thanksgiving Day.

Prior to Thanksgiving Day

1. You Can Volunteer – Prior to Thanksgiving Day, we are receiving food from the community, organizing the food, and then packing it into boxes.  We are receiving, storing, and ultimately thawing more than 6,000 turkeys. November is such a fun month to volunteer on your own, with your family, or with your team. Our volunteer hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday.  If you aren’t available to serve on Thanksgiving morning, come help us get ready for the big day.  We would love to serve with you.  Coming on your own, or with a friend, just come on down. Appointments aren’t necessary.  If you are coming with a group, call us at 817-277-6620 to get on our schedule.
2. You Can Bring Food – We need Turkeys & Thanksgiving Food – hams, stuffing mix, canned fruit, canned sweet potatoes, canned pie filling, cranberry sauce, box/mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, beans/rice, tuna, peanut butter, rolls, pie crust – or anything else that goes with a Thanksgiving turkey. You can link HERE to learn more.

A young man serves to help others on Thanksgiving Day. Children make a difference.

On Thanksgiving Day, 8:00 a.m.

Last year, we served nearly 6,300 families, representing a little more than 26 thousand people.  It takes thousands of volunteers to help that happen, and your support has been so appreciated.

If you would like to volunteer on Thanksgiving Day, please join us at Mission Arlington^®, starting at 8:00 a.m.  No pre-appointment or signup required. Children and families are more than welcome.  Don’t worry if you see a big line when you arrive. It will move quickly.

We will give you the name and contact information of a family or two.  You will pick up your food, and then you will make the delivery.  Families and children are more than welcome.

Thank you!

Every Thanksgiving, we give thanks for you.  We are a simple expression of a beautiful, loving & generous community.  You provide the food, and you take it to people’s homes.  We love the privilege we have every day of serving alongside you.  If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 817-277-6620.