The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is set to open enrollment for its Thanksgiving Basket program, which provides ready-to-cook meals for the holiday, on Friday, October 18. Registration closes Friday, November 15.
The program remains mostly the same as previous years, CAP volunteer Laura Vogee said.
“It’s a good way to reach out to our neighbors who are struggling financially and bless them with a happy Thanksgiving,” Vogee said.
The baskets will contain Thanksgiving fixings including a turkey, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, rolls and butter, potatoes, yams, onions and celery, gravy mix, chicken broth and milk.
People who register will receive a postcard and email with information on receiving their baskets. Basket pick-up will occur behind the IGA Market from noon to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26.
To register for the Thanksgiving baskets, visit blainecap.org, or call 360/393-9483.
In 2023, 271 families received baskets, according to CAP.
CAP is a Blaine-based nonprofit serving families with limited financial resources in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts. The nonprofit hosts the Thanksgiving Basket program annually, along with a winter coat drive in October and holiday toy store in December. CAP volunteers anticipate food costs and basket demand to be high this year and are accepting donations to fund the program. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit is fully volunteer run and receives no government funding, according to organizers.
Donations may be made at blainecap.org by card. Checks may be made out to CAP with “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the memo line and sent to 508 G Street, Blaine, WA, 98230.
