Through fun events and generous donations, we gather the resources and volunteers needed to buy, assemble, and deliver Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
The Problem
Hunger Hits Home
In Utah, 316,930 people are struggling with hunger, including 93,050 children. That’s 1 in every 6 children who face the uncertainty of not knowing where their next meal will come from. These numbers aren’t just statistics—they represent families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors in our community who are currently experiencing hunger. Thanksgiving Heroes SLC, we find these figures both alarming and unacceptable. That’s why every year, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those facing hunger in our local communities—one meal at a time.
Our Mission
What We Do About It
While we aspire to end hunger entirely, we’ve chosen to focus on making the biggest difference on one significant day: Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is special because it’s centered around sharing a meal and coming together. It’s not about expensive gifts or grand parades, but about the simple act of enjoying food with loved ones and sharing gratitude. For many, this day brings joy, but for those facing food insecurity, it can highlight their struggles. We believe every family should feel the warmth and joy of a Thanksgiving meal.
Our mission is clear: No table should be empty on Thanksgiving.
You can make a difference
making our goal a reality
Our impact wouldn’t be possible without the year-round support of people like you. Whether you volunteer, donate, or nominate a family in need, you become the hero our community needs this holiday season. Let’s join forces and feed even more in 2024, together.
*Nomination and Volunteer forms are not yet open. If you’d like to help today, a donation of any kind would make a difference*
Get ready for an epic Thanksgiving Heroes 2024!
We’re hitting double digits, celebrating ten years of serving up love and meals to the awesome people of Utah. We’ve been on a roll, helping out over 17,500 families in the last decade, and now it’s time to make our tenth year the biggest, boldest, and most unforgettable yet. We’re aiming high – looking to expand our reach to all 29 Utah counties and dish out meals to a whopping 5,000 families. Join the party and be a part of something awesome. Let’s show Utah what it means to come together as a community and make this tenth year of Thanksgiving Heroes one for the books!
In Utah 316,930 people are facing hunger, 93,050 are children
Utah’s Thanksgiving Heroes is all about neighbors helping neighbors. Every year, folks from all over Utah pitch in to make sure families who could use a hand get a delicious Thanksgiving meal. We’re not just about the big holiday feast – we’ve got meal kits going out all year round. Families in a pinch get nominated by schools, clubs, churches, you name it. Then, a crew of awesome volunteers steps up to deliver the goods. It’s not just about the food; it’s about the love and connections we make along the way. Families helping families – that’s what Thanksgiving Heroes is all about in Utah!
Thanksgiving 2024
Nominations and Volunteer registration open September 2024
Countdown to THE BIG DAY!
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corporate Sponsors
Become a Corporate Sponsor in 2024 and engage your employees in something that will impact not only them but also the community you serve. Reach out to Jenni at jenni@thanksgivingheroes.org for more information.