24th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive Reminder

From the Thanksgiving Basket Committee: There’s still time to join in the fun and build a Thanksgiving basket for a local WIC family (families with young children under five years of age) in Keene and the local communities. Last year, Keene State collected a record 158 baskets, which helped 703 people, including 400 children. This year our goal is to maintain that spirit of making a difference, and we can do this with your help. We cannot have too many baskets - there are so many families in need. As of November 5, more than 1900 requests for Thanksgiving baskets were received by local organizations. Any type of donation will help a local family and be greatly appreciated. Please consider encouraging co-workers in your office/area/building, organization or Residence Hall to put together Thanksgiving baskets for this holiday season.

Collection of Thanksgiving baskets will be on Monday, November 23, in the West Dining Area of the Young Student Center, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For donations by check, please make payable to “KSC - Thanksgiving Basket” and send to Tara Kavanagh at the Child Development Center in Elliot Hall, MS 2503. New this year, we have donation boxes set up in the Gym, Library, Science Center, and Student Center until the 23rd for gently used winter outerwear and additional last-minute food items to be donated to the Community Kitchen. For more information, contact Human Resources at 8-2406.

Thank you & have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!