Project Thanksgiving

United Way of Palm Beach County is proud to partner with CBS 12 News and the Palm Beach County Food Bank for the 36th annual Project Thanksgiving™. Together, we’re working to ensure that families, seniors, and children in need enjoy a warm, festive holiday meal.

Your support will make a real difference! Whether you give food, funds, or time, every contribution brings comfort and hope to someone in our community. Let’s come together and make this season one of generosity and gratitude.

If you or someone you love needs daily food assistance or a Thanksgiving meal, we’re here to help.

  • To find food resources and pantry sites near you, visit our Food Finder Map.
  • For a Project Thanksgiving meal, call 211 for information on holiday meal distribution locations happening near you.

For many, putting food on the table daily is challenging.

During the holidays, it’s even more difficult.

$20= 4

$20 feeds a family of four

201,410

Residents don’t know where their next meal will come from

54,010

Are children in our community

Here are three easy ways to make a difference this holiday season!

Donate to Project Thanksgiving

We hope that you will make a gift to Project Thanksgiving™ today to help us ensure that everyone in Palm Beach County can enjoy a holiday meal. It only takes about $25 to help feed a family of four, and it’s easy to contribute!

  • Donate online here
  • Text to give: Text THANKSUW to 85511
  • Donate by check: Please make a check payable to United Way of PBC/Project Thanksgiving and send to:

CBS 12’s Project Thanksgiving™
C/O United Way of PBC
477 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 230
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Volunteer with Project Thanksgiving

Companies interested in volunteering during Project Thanksgiving are encouraged to contact volunteer@unitedwaypbc.org for more information.

Food Drive Donations: iThink Financial

Drop off nonperishable food items at any of these iThink Financial locations:

  • Boca Raton: 790 Park of Commerce Blvd
  • Boynton Beach: 280 N Congress Ave
  • Palm Beach Gardens: 5070 PGA Blvd, Ste 100
  • Royal Palm Beach: 11317 Okeechobee Blvd
  • Delray Beach: 1000 NW 17th Ave
  • North Fort Lauderdale: 1500 NW 62nd St, Ste 308
  • West Palm Beach: 2901 N Military Trl
  • Fellsmere: 56 N Broadway St.
  • St. Lucie West: 2100 NW Courtyard Cir
  • Sebastian: 13600 US-1
  • Vero Beach: 1340 US-1
  • Vero Beach Airport: 2625 Airport Dr
  • Stuart: 2260 SE Federal Hwy
  • Hutchinson Island: 1929 Seaway Dr
  • Fort Pierce: 610 Delaware Ave
  • Tradition: 10706 SW Village Pkwy

Food Drive Donations: Palm Beach County Food Bank

Drop off donations to the Palm Beach County Food Bank:

  • 701 Boutwell Road, Suite A-2, Lake Worth, FL 33461
  • Weekdays between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Drive around to the back of their building marked A-2. Come up the Food Bank’s ramp and check in with their booth associate.  Assistance will be available if needed. Donations will be weighed, and you will receive a donation receipt.

Host a Food Drive

We encourage our community to extend a hand and share the spirit of Thanksgiving by hosting a food drive. If you’re interested in hosting a food drive, please fill out the Project Thanksgiving Food Drive Registration Form.

Recommended canned foods to donate (please, no glass):

  • Canned turkey, ham, chicken
  • Canned yams, sweet potatoes
  • Boxed stuffing/dressing
  • Canned green beans, corn, carrots
  • Boxed macaroni & cheese
  • Boxed potatoes
  • Boxed cornbread
  • Gravy mix
  • Canned apples, pumpkin, cranberries
  • Jell-O, applesauce
  • Pasta, rice