The Center for Family Resources Prepares for Largest Thanksgiving
Food Distribution in Organization’s History
On October 21 and 22, The Center for Family Resources (CFR), in
partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services (DFCS)
will begin registering families for the largest Thanksgiving food
distribution in the organization’s history.
Due to a significant increase in need during 2008, CFR will provide
1,450 Cobb families with a box filled with food items needed to enjoy a
full Thanksgiving meal. In 2007, CFR provided Thanksgiving baskets to
nearly 1,100 families.
For more than 20 years, CFR and DFCS have partnered to provide
Thanksgiving food baskets to families in need in Cobb County. This year,
it will take nearly 55,000 food items to ensure every
family served will receive everything they need for Thanksgiving. The
coordination of Thanks for Giving 2008 would not be
possible without the support of local individuals, schools, businesses
and civic organizations. CFR relies entirely on these groups to make the
Thanksgiving food distribution possible. Currently, there are food
drives planned at 36 Cobb County and Marietta City schools and 34
businesses, civic organizations and colleges. Food collection barrels
have been provided for each food drive participant.
Sponsorship opportunities for Thanks for Giving 2008 are
still available. Current sponsors include Lockheed Martin, Cobb County
Civic Center, Marietta Daily Journal, Repro Products and The Color Spot,
Genuine Parts Company, Republic Services of Georgia, Solvay
Pharmaceuticals, UPS, Alan Cox Automotive, D & H Construction, J.D.’s
Barbeque and Kroger.
A special food drive drop-off event is scheduled for Saturday, November
22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mansour Center (995 Roswell St NE,
Marietta, GA 30060) and will include lunch and fun activities for youth. The
first 100 individuals that bring five non-perishable food items (or 10
food items per family) will receive a free lunch, provided courtesy of
J.D.’s Barbeque of Woodstock. The items
can include canned fruit or vegetables, dried or canned potatoes,
stuffing mix, non-refrigerated pie crust and canned pie fillings.
Additional guests can purchase lunch for $3 per plate.
A second food drop-off date is Monday, November 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the Cobb County Civic Center.
Distribution of the food boxes to registered families will take place on
Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25 at the Cobb County Civic
Center. Numerous one-to-two hour volunteer shifts are available to
assist with the distribution.
For more information on sponsorships, volunteering or hosting a food
drive, contact Jennifer Cain at (770) 428-2601 or via email at JenniferCain@TheCFR.org.
Since 1960, CFR has helped thousands of low-income families with
employment, education, and housing services; leadership development
programs; mentoring opportunities; and temporary financial and food
assistance. Guided by organizational values of Family, Integrity,
Results, Service and Teamwork, the staff at CFR is committed to
breaking the cycle of poverty by helping families acquire the resources
they need to become independent and self-sufficient.
The Center for Family Resources
Susie W. Ivy, Communications Manager
770-428-2601
ext. 232
770-630-2713 (cell)
