For ten years now, Rob Adams and his organization, Thanksgiving Heroes, have been helping people in need enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. The Advocates are proud to help further this mission again with our annual food drive.
What Is Thanksgiving Heroes?
Thanksgiving Heroes is a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit that works to ensure every Utahn gets a Thanksgiving meal. Each year, the organization provides more than 3,000 families with food.
Rob Adams, the founder of Thanksgiving Heroes, grew up in poverty in South Texas. He loved going to school for many reasons, not least of which was the guarantee of a meal. Throughout his childhood, he benefitted from the generosity of members of his community, particularly during the holidays. Years later, he decided to pay it forward by distributing meals to other families facing food insecurity.
In 2015, Rob, along with his friends, family, and community members, fed 755 families in the area at Thanksgiving time. Today, they feed thousands of families each year through volunteer work, food donations, and nominations of families in need. Rob says that this accomplishment didn’t just provide food and hope to families in need–it fostered a sense of community and reinforced the spirit of kindness that the holidays bring.
Their goodwill isn’t limited to holidays either–the organization sends out meal kits year round to families who are nominated by community members, schools, churches, and others who see their need.
How Can I Get Involved?
One in six Utah residents faces food insecurity every day. At Thanksgiving Heroes, they hope to make a positive impact on local families in need, but they rely on the help of the community to do so.
There are four ways to team up with Thanksgiving Heroes this holiday season:
- Donate food: Drop off non-perishable food items at The Advocates’ Ogden, Murray, and American Fork offices any time between October 29th-November 25th, 2024.
- Donate monetarily: Send your financial contribution to @AdvocatesDonations on Venmo with a note that it is for Thanksgiving Heroes.
- Volunteer to deliver meals: Join over 1,000 volunteers in delivering meals to families in need and show your commitment to the community.
- Nominate a family in need: If you know of a family struggling during this holiday season, you can help make their holiday special. Nominate a family here.
All donations of all kinds will go directly to Thanksgiving Heroes and will help put food on the tables of Utahns in need this Thanksgiving.
Your support can be the beacon of hope for families in need, and together, we can create a brighter holiday season for those who need it most. We believe that it’s not just about the food; it’s about the hope and the sense of community that Thanksgiving Heroes brings.
If you’re interested in getting involved or have any questions, please reach out to the Thanksgiving Heroes team at [email protected]. For more information, visit the Thanksgiving Heroes website here.