WARM is preparing for our annual Thanksgiving Blessing Day event on Saturday, November 20. Our mission is to bless our neighbors in the Westerville City School District in need with a bountiful Thanksgiving meal for their family. Last year we reached an all-time high in participation. Our services are needed more than ever as one in five people in Ohio struggle with food. For children, that number is one in four. 

Thanksgiving Blessing is made possible each year with the help of our champions who assemble meal bags. Bags will cost $20 or less to fill each year!

Each year, those who wish to participate are asked to fill a brown paper bag with a list of items. Below are the items needed for reference. 

What goes in the bag?

• Canned Corn (2 -15 oz cans)    
• Green Beans (2 - 15 oz cans)
• Brown Sugar (1-2 lb bag) Cranberry Sauce (2 cans)
• Turkey Gravy Mix (2 packets)
• Chicken Broth (1 - 32 oz. box)
• Baked Beans (2 - 28 oz. cans)
• Mini Marshmallows (1 bag)
• Cannned Yams ( 1 - 40 oz. can)
• Stove Top Stuffing (1 box)offee (10-12 oz can/bag)

• $30 – Buys the bag contents, a pie, rolls and butter, AND a turkey and fresh produce
• $20 – Buys the bag contents
• $10 – Buys a pie, rolls and butter
• $ 5 – Buys a pie

Bags can be delivered to WARM, 150 Heatherdown Dr., Westerville, between November 1 and November 15. Donations can also be dropped off Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. Please call if you need alternate arrangements.

Financial contributions are also welcome and can be securely donated HERE; designate Thanksgiving Blessing.

If you or someone you know is struggling and could use help providing a Thanksgiving meal for their family, please call 614-568-8700 for more information.  

If you have any additional questions about this annual event, please contact:

Chad Maxeiner
Manager, Nutrition Services and Facility
614.899.0196, ext. 229
chad@warmwesterville