Thanksgiving (community-wide meal)
Thanksgiving
(Individual family meal bags)
- Description: The Thanksgiving service provides Native American Elders with enough food to feed a family of 6, so they can enjoy a nutritious and uplifting holiday meal at home without stress.
- DBA/Region: Northern Plains Reservation Aid® (NPRA) in the Northern Plains; Southwest Reservation Aid® (SWRA) in the Southwest
- Service type: Immediate Impact
Now I won’t have to worry about buying a Thanksgiving meal. It’s so good because I can use that money on bills. Turkeys are expensive, and the local store has limited options.
– Audrey K., South Dakota
It felt good to call the Elders and let them know the food was here and see the looks on their face. They really enjoyed that. A lot of Elders are taking care of grandkids and are limited on buying stuff for the holidays. [NPRA] is the only program where we can get donations like this for our Elders.
– Curtis C., South Dakota
Success Stories
Thanksgiving holds a special and complex significance for Native American communities. It’s a time to reflect on gratitude, gather with
Nearly 1 in 4 Native Americans face food insecurity. While countless families across the United States gather for a warm
One way that Partnership With Native Americans® (PWNA) addresses food insecurity on remote reservations is through our Northern Plains Reservation
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