Meals for Thousands
Celebrating 30 years of Helping Families during the Holidays!
To help address hunger during the holidays, Mountaire’s Meals for Thousands programs have been helping families on Delmarva since 1994! In North Carolina, our programs have been in place for more than 15 years. We partner with area churches, food banks, and other non-profits to serve families a complete feast, ready to cook and just in time for the holidays. Each box contains a Mountaire roaster chicken and all the fixings for a wholesome meal.
None of it would be possible without the support of the community, as hundreds of volunteers show up each holiday to help us pack boxes. Over the years, we’ve developed a volunteer network that includes thousands of employees, organizations, and neighbors across our communities.
Thanksgiving for Thousands – Saturday, November 22, 2025
For more than 30 years now, dozens of Mountaire employees give up a Saturday to coordinate a meal delivery program that provides a complete ready-to-cook Thanksgiving meal for more than a 150,000 people.
We rely on hundreds volunteers to help us accomplish our mission. Their passion for giving back to the community is what keeps us motivated to partner with so many outstanding organizations. If you would like to experience the joy of giving back, sign up to volunteer at one of our events. Thank you to our loyal group of volunteers who help make this event possible every year.
If your church or non-profit would like to receive boxes for families in need this Thanksgiving, please complete our registration form below. Volunteer signups will open in October.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in the box? At Thanksgiving, we include a plump Mountaire roaster, two cans of green beans, two cans of corn, a box of stuffing, cranberries, gravy and a brownie mix.
How big is the box? 13x13x13. Roughly 30 boxes will fit in the bed of a pickup truck. So please bring the appropriate vehicle!
How do I get a box for my family? All boxes are for pre-registered churches and non-profits only. Please reach out to your church or local food pantry to inquire about how to obtain a donated meal box.
How do I pick up my boxes? All approved organizations will receive an email with instructions about 15 days prior to the event.
Easter for Thousands 2026
Our spring giving back event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. Our teams are already busy planning to make sure we can help as many people as possible through this program.
At the event gets closer, check back here for details on Easter for Thousands 2026!
