Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Iona’s legacy of service and spirit of generosity is on full display each year during the Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Organized by the Office of Mission & Ministry, the Iona community comes together to more than 100 local families the necessary ingredients to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
2023 Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Baskets from this year’s drive will support families from many of our local community partners, including: HOPE Community Services and The Big Viv Foundation in New Rochelle, Greyston Foundation- Child & Youth Services in Yonkers, and Thrive for Life in the Bronx.
Clubs and Organizations are invited to sign up to sponsor and collect food items for Thanksgiving dinner in a personalized basket. These completed baskets can be dropped off in the Mulcahy Gymnasium between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, November 20.
Our annual Thanksgiving Basket Blessing ceremony will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the Mulcahy Gymnasium.
We are so appreciative of your support for the drive and thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sign up to donate a Thanksgiving Basket
Shopping Lists
For your basket, please collect the following items.
| Number of Items | Item(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laundry Basket (decorated, all items put inside) |
| 1 | $25 gift certificate to Stop & Shop (in lieu of frozen turkey) |
| 1 | Thanksgiving Greeting Card Addressed to family and signed by you & your group, dept. or org. |
| 1 | Box - Stove Top Stuffing |
| 2 | Cans - Cranberry Sauce |
| 2 | Cans - Sweet Potatoes |
| 1 | Box - White Rice |
| 2 | Cans - Canned Vegetables (Choose 4 of string beans, peas, carrots, corn, carrots ) |
| 2 | Cans - Canned Fruit (Choose 4 of pears, oranges, mixed fruit) |
| 1 | Box - Gravy |
| 1 | Package - Rolls or Bread |
| 1 | Bag - Brown Sugar |
| 1 | Bag - White Sugar |
| 1 | Pie Crust (non-perishable) |
| 1 | Can - Pie Filling (pumpkin or apple) |
| 1 | Pack - Instant Coffee or Tea |
| 1 | Pack - Napkins |
| Number of Items | Item(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laundry Basket (decorated, all items put inside) |
| 1 | $25 gift certificate to Stop & Shop (in lieu of frozen turkey) |
| 1 | Thanksgiving Greeting Card Addressed to family and signed by you & your group, dept. or org. |
| 2 | Boxes - Stove Top Stuffing |
| 3 | Cans - Cranberry Sauce |
| 3 | Cans - Sweet Potatoes |
| 2 | Boxes - White Rice |
| 4 | Cans - Canned Vegetables (Choose 4 of string beans, peas, carrots, corn, carrots ) |
| 4 | Cans - Canned Fruit (Choose 4 of pears, oranges, mixed fruit) |
| 2 | Boxes - Gravy |
| 2 | Packages - Rolls or Bread |
| 1 | Bag - Brown Sugar |
| 1 | Bag - White Sugar |
| 2 | Pie Crusts (non-perishable) |
| 2 | Cans - Pie Filling (pumpkin or apple) |
| 1 | Pack-Instant Coffee or Tea |
| 1 | Pack- Napkins |
How to Pack Your Thanksgiving Basket
Let Student Campus Minister Ryan show you to pack the perfect Thanksgiving Basket!