Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Through the generosity of individual donors, faith communities and local businesses, The Gray House is able to provide turkeys and accompanying food for families in need for Thanksgiving. If you are interested in donating food, please visit our donations page for a list of needed items. We are also in need of volunteers to help throughout the month of November!

Thanksgiving Eligibility

Eligible households are those that have at least two people living in the household and who have financial need. Eligible households must pre-register to receive a turkey and food. Please see the registration dates and process below.

Registering to Receive a Thanksgiving Meal

In an effort to ensure opportunities for people with different schedules to register, we have three registration dates and times scheduled and will only be registering a limited number of households on each day. Once we have reached the limit for that day, we will close down registration, even if it is prior to the end time listed below. The Gray House reserves the right to adjust the number of registrations according to how many donations we receive this holiday season.

2025 Registration Dates

Registration for the first 150 households in line will be held on the following dates:

  • Monday, Oct. 27, 9:30am-11am
  • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Monday, Nov. 3, 3pm-4pm

Registration Process

Registration will be done at the curbside in front of The Gray House at 22 Sheldon Street.

If you are driving, please enter Sheldon Street from Main street (not Arch St.) and remain in your car. When it is your turn to pull in front of our driveway, please roll down your window to speak with our team member collecting information.

If you are walking, please stand in line on the sidewalk.

We ask that you only register for a turkey with ONE community agency. The Gray House works closely with Open Pantry and other local agencies to cross reference registration lists.

You will not receive your turkey on the day you register. You will receive a registration slip with the date and time you can return to receive your Thanksgiving items.

Turkey Distribution

Households who have pre-registered will receive a registration slip with instructions to come on a specific date and time, either the Monday or Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Please make sure to bring your registration slip with you on your pick up date and follow the same process as above. If you have a client card from our normal food distribution, please also show this with your registration slip when picking up your food.