Thanksgiving at Food & Friends is a cherished tradition in the Washington region, made possible each year by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers and the generosity of our community. This year, over 320 volunteers came together to deliver 4,725 Thanksgiving meals to 945 seriously ill neighbors and their families, spreading hope, warmth, and cheer to those who need it most.
Explore our roundup of news stories and photos to witness the hard work of our volunteers and the joy shared by our community this Thanksgiving. Thank you to our premier sponsor Wegmans Food Markets for making this heartwarming celebration possible!
WASHINGTONIAN: 9 Ways to Give Back in the DC Area This Thanksgiving
https://washingtonian.com/2025/11/06/ways-to-give-back-in-the-dc-area-this-thanksgiving/
THE 51st : Turkey trotting and boycotting: Your holiday civics roundup
https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-thanksgiving/
WJLA: Volunteers deliver over 4,600 Thanksgiving meals to those with serious illnesses in DC
https://wjla.com/news/local/thanksgiving-volunteers-northeast-dc-prepare-deliver-over-4600-dinners-food-holiday-people-with-cancer-hiv-aids-serious-illnesses-medically-tailored-meals-in-need-mayor-bowser-chef-tradition
WTOP: Volunteers make sure families facing serious illness have a happy Thanksgiving
https://wtop.com/dc/2025/11/volunteers-make-sure-families-facing-serious-illness-have-a-happy-thanksgiving/
DC News Now: Volunteers pack thousands of Thanksgiving dinners for those battling illness
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/volunteers-pack-thousands-of-thanksgiving-dinners-for-those-battling-illness/
Yahoo News: Volunteers pack thousands of Thanksgiving dinners for those battling illness
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/volunteers-pack-thousands-thanksgiving-dinners-213904150.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABP2z3bHxHV1M7RZunp75Zsk3IY7uHXqR12256AiT1GRaSwpEx4Aq2DBLYrus_DlwE6MEt3BYOR8-DwxKczFCGKByXUcdpNWEKv12sOt-FLORiHXpMJ4gNeJ2NItNqpsblkfUmFSs5URAU_lvMebw0XZs72KItgqXETIp2JQHUQA
WUSA9: Foods & Friends supporting DC during Thanksgiving | Thankful Thursday
https://www.wusa9.com/video/life/holidays/thankful/foods-friends-supporting-dc-during-thanksgiving-thankful-thursday/65-d536b377-7d61-4ace-a798-96cb4338c24b
WUSA9: Food and Friends delivers Thanksgiving feast to 850 families in DMV
https://www.wusa9.com/video/life/holidays/food-and-friends-delivers-thanksgiving-feast-to-850-families-in-dmv/65-a20343f8-d993-495e-a13e-fe0ef608527a
NBC 4: Volunteers prep Thanksgiving meals for those with serious illnesses
https://youtube.com/shorts/n55cM8Ag098?si=VGl1x0ejE-PqWhjy
NBC 4: ‘Help people heal’: Volunteers prep Thanksgiving meals for people with serious illnesses
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/help-people-heal-volunteers-prep-thanksgiving-meals-for-people-with-serious-illnesses/4020453/
WJLA: Over 4,600 Thanksgiving meals delivered to those with serious illnesses in DC
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uLLDy8mrgew
WUSA9: Food & Friends delivering Thanksgiving meals to neighbors in need
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QsGPVlI7eHs
WTOP: It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in DC — hundreds turn out to volunteer at Food & Friends
https://youtube.com/shorts/CLAUZE1OZ3g?si=14XHOLmTy9vjk3yw
Univision: Thousands for those who need it most this Thanksgiving Day
Https://www.univision.com/local/washington-dc-wfdc/miles-de-platos-de-comida-para-quien-mas-lo-necesita-en-este-dia-de-accion-de-gracias-video