WARM had another very successful Thanksgiving Blessing Day event. Thanksgiving Blessing Day is the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year. The mission is to bless our neighbors in the Westerville City School District in need with a bountiful Thanksgiving meal for their family.

WARM was blessed with the generosity of plentiful donors and volunteers needed to complete our mission.     

Totals for the 2021 Thanksgiving Event include:
Total clients blessed - 471
Average weigh distributed: 71 pounds
Retail value of each blessing - $102.57
Total volunteers - 120
Total volunteer hours - 425
Total pounds distributed - 33,441
Retail value of $48,310.47 

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)c
• Coffee (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