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Thanksgiving Meal Distribution


  • Mother of Light Center 421 Clifford Avenue Alexandria, VA, 22305 United States (map)

Join MOLC in spreading joy this Thanksgiving by providing meals to families in need. We're partnering with the community to deliver holiday meals to 510 families this year. All are invited for a Holy Hour on Thanksgiving at 3:00 PM at MOLC.

How You Can Help (Age Minimum 17)

1. Help Pack & Deliver Meals

  • Packing Thanksgiving meal and dry good bags

  • Deliveries are split up by area.

  • Smaller deliveries may be done via personal vehicles.

  • Buses/Vans will be used for larger deliveries.

  • Delivery Teams will assist in packing vehicles, unloading bags, and delivering them to the door.

  • Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

  • Wednesday November 23, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    • 2 to 3-Hour Shifts

2. Pickup/Unload Food

  • Volunteers are needed to pick up food from various restaurants/stores and unload it at MOLC.

  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023:

    • Shift Times May Vary

3. Food Donations

  • Each family will receive a bag with dry goods in addition to their Thanksgiving Meal. The family meal includes:  a whole chicken, rice, beans, rolls, veggie, salad, dessert and cutlery.

  • Deliver to MOLC by Monday November 20th 2:00 PM 

  • Disposable Dinner Plates: 3,060

    Cutlery Sets: 3,060

    Juice Boxes: 3,060

    Dinner Rolls: 510 6-Packs

    Toddler Coloring/Activity Book: 1,000

    Small Crayon Boxes: 510

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4. Share Your Gifts

  • We're looking for volunteers with various talents:

    • Photographers

    • Videographers

    • Prayers

​For More Information Contact:
Matilde Alvarado 703-508-5289
Maria Calacan 703-975-1209
motheroflightcentersm@gmail.com

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