✦ Thanksgiving 2026
Bringing Families Together Around the Table.
Make the Thanksgiving holiday brighter for local families in need by donating Thanksgiving food baskets that can be prepared at home.
Providing a full Thanksgiving meal for families large and small helps fulfill our mission to help every member of our community celebrate the holidays.
Looking to help this year?
Fill the Table
Each year the Parker Task Force works hard to make the Thanksgiving Holiday brighter for local families.
Through this program, individuals, businesses, and community groups can donate baskets with everything needed for a full Thanksgiving dinner, donate food items to help complete meals, or even provide gift cards that can be used to buy perishable items.
These baskets help feed families large and small within Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown.
How It works
- 1Review Our Needs List
View the full list by clicking here to download or scrolling down below.
- 2Purchase the Items
Whether working together as an organization, or helping as an individual, please purchase enough items per basket to feed between 4 and 6 people.
- 3Drop It Off
All items need to be dropped off the days prior to Thanksgiving. Click here to see dates and times for drop-off.
Ways to give this season
Donate Food Baskets
We are seeking donations of holiday food baskets so that families can cook a complete Thanksgiving meal in their own homes. Each basket should contain enough items to feed a family of 4 to 6. These items are:
- Frozen Turkey
- Butter
- Dinner Rolls
- Pie
- Cool Whip
- Marshmallows
- Chicken Broth
- Stuffing
- Gravy-Turkey, Chicken
- Cranberry Sauce
- Canned Green Beans
- Canned Fruit
- Sweet Potatoes
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Paper Plates and Napkins
Donations and Gift Cards
Monetary and gift card donations provide an important role in our Thanksgiving program as they allow us to purchase perishable food and additions for the baskets, as needed.
Additionally, any leftover funds allow us to help provide limited financial assistance during the cold winter months to prevent evication and utility shut-off.
Recommendations
- King Soopers
- Walmart
- Safeway
In-person donations via check can be mailed to the Parker Task Force, 19105 Longs Way, Parker, CO 80134. Please include "Thanksgiving" in the memo.
Key Dates for Thanksgiving 2026
Drop-Off Times for Thanksgiving Baskets and Food
| Friday, November 13th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Saturday, November 14th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Friday, November 20th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Satuday, November 21st, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop-off is at the Parker Task Force, located at 19105 Longs Way, Parker. Volunteers will be there to direct you through the process.
Nearly 1 in 5 Douglas County residents struggle to meet basic needs for food and shelter.
The cold months stretch tight budgets even further. Thank you to every sponsor, business, and volunteer who makes the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors.
Questions about Thanksgiving?
✉ foodbank@parkertaskforce.org