Boxes of Love

Join Us in Spreading Joy this Thanksgiving!

Donate a Thanksgiving dinner

A Thanksgiving dinner donation box filled with turkey, vegetables, bread and apples

Share a Thanksgiving Meal

Our annual Boxes of Love collection is in full swing! Every fall, City Mission gathers hundreds of frozen turkeys, sides, and desserts to bring warmth and love to families in need across our region. Thanks to your generous donations, we can fill hundreds of Boxes of Love, giving families who might not have the means a chance to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and create cherished memories. Learn more about how you can help below...

How You Can Make a Difference

Donate Online or Drop Off in Person

Amazon Wish List: Shop online and send a Box of Love from the comfort of your home by shopping here.

Drop-Off In Person: Visit us in person to donate directly at our Samaritan Care Center located at
84 W. Wheeling Street, Entrance A4 Washington, PA 15301
Drop-offs are Monday, Wednesday, Friday only 10am-3pm now through November 13

Illustration of a donor handing a Thanksgiving food box to a City Mission employee

Start a Boxes of Love Donation Drive

Start Your Own "Boxes of Love" Donation Drive!

This Thanksgiving, you can make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate by starting your own "Boxes of Love" donation drive! It's simple: just print off our flyer, spread the word in your community, and collect Thanksgiving dinner essentials to help families in need. Your efforts will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a warm, hearty meal this holiday season. Together, we can bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to every table!
Click here or on the flyer to print and get started!

Community Partners Make It Possible

Bell Containers Hits a Homerun

Many thanks to Bell Containers for donating hundreds of "City Mission" personalized boxes for our Boxes of Love Thanksgiving meal collection, each year!