MUST Readies for Thanksgiving

is preparing to serve Thanksgiving dinner to more than 1,000 families this year, but they need your help to reach that goal.

In order to fix the Thanksgiving boxes, they need to collect several items through donations, said Teri Shields, MUST Thanksgiving coordinator.

“The churches in the area have been very generous with their contributions and have made a huge impact on our ability to feed more families this year than last,” Shields said. “This is at a time when many are feeling the impact of our current economic situation.”

Donations needed include:

• Cans of corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes
• Boxes of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread mix, stuffing
• Jars of gravy or packages of gravy mix
• Frozen pies and turkeys
• Grocery store gift cards

Volunteers are also needed to sort out food and prepare boxes.

Families will be given a “Thanksgiving box” with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner. Registration for the event has already begun. If you’re interested in getting a free Thanksgiving box, visit MUST from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday until Nov. 18.

If you’re not an established MUST client, you can sign up at the time you register for a Thanksgiving box. Be sure you bring a photo ID for yourself as well as some form of ID for each member of your household, some proof of Cobb County residency such as a utility bill or property tax form. 

MUST Ministries is located at 55 Elizabeth Church Rd. NE, Marietta.