Meals for Thousands
Celebrating More Than 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in the box? At Thanksgiving, we include a plump Mountaire roaster, canned corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, yams, mashed potatoes, gravy, and 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.
Thanksgiving for Thousands – Saturday, November 21, 2026
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 150,000 people.
We rely on hundreds of volunteers to help us accomplish our mission, and their passion for giving back to the community is what keeps us motivated to partner with so many outstanding organizations. Thank you to our loyal group of volunteers who help make this event possible every year!
Ready to get involved? Registration is now open for both box requests and volunteers—click below to sign up today!
Register for Thanksgiving Boxes
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