Chesterfield | Colonial Heights | Dinwiddie | Hopewell | Petersburg | Prince George
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
For more than 35 years, CCHASM’s Thanksgiving Program has provided families across Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Prince George with the ingredients for a meaningful Thanksgiving. Now, the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center is proud to continue that legacy by taking over this long-standing community program.
With rising costs and food insecurity affecting thousands of local families, the Thanksgiving Program helps ensure no one in our community is forgotten during the holidays. Each family receives a full nonperishable Thanksgiving meal bag to support a celebration at home.
By continuing this important tradition, CFBOC remains committed to fighting hunger and empowering lives while serving our neighbors with care, compassion, and community support when it’s needed most.
GIVE HELP
Your support fuels our mission, extending help
for local families far beyond one holiday.
DONATE GIFT CARDS & MEAL BAGS
Collect food items and $20 grocery gift cards in your community.
KEY DATES
September 15
Pledge Forms are due.
October 1
Volunteer shifts will be available online.
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November 16 & 17
All food donations must be delivered to the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds between 10am - 2pm. Please have gift cards in a separate envelope marked with your name on it.
November 21
Thanksgiving bag pickup at
Chesterfield Fairgrounds
What goes in each Food Donation Bag?
2 - 15 oz. cans of yams or sweet potatoes
1 – 13 oz. box of instant mashed potatoes
1 – 14 oz. can of cranberry sauce
2 – 15 oz. cans of corn
2 – 15 oz. cans of green vegetables
2 – Boxes of stuffing (no bags)
2 – Cans or packages of gravy (no glass jars)
1 – Box of hot chocolate
1 – Box of tea bags
1 – Box or bag of cookies
PLEASE:
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Check all items for expiration dates. We cannot give out expired food.
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All items must be in their original saleable packages; no pre-opened items please.
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Place all items in double paper bags with handles or canvas grocery bags.
MAKE A GIFT
VOLUNTEER
Your donation goes straight to helping families access food during this Thanksgiving. Any amount helps!
Organize, pack, or distribute Thanksgiving meals. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Volunteer shifts will be available online October ​​
GET HELP - NEED A THANKSGIVING MEAL?
Register for a Meal Gift Package starting October 1st. Spots fill fast! Pickup Saturday, November 21st at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds.
NEED SUPPORT YEAR-ROUND?
CFBOC offers nutritious food assistance, compassionate support, and trusted community resources in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.
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