Donate $40 to feed one family
Request a meal basket

Turkey drives aren’t new. But the best part of Thanksgiving is the sides.

Last year, when the government shutdown caused a SNAP shortage, one of our members decided she couldn’t watch families scramble. She set out to put a full holiday meal in the hands of as many neighbors as possible, as fast as possible.

Our local mortgage and real estate community showed up, and together we fed more than 50 families in a short window of time. When the baskets went out, several recipients asked, “What church are you with?” They were stunned to learn it came from the people who help their neighbors buy and sell homes.

The need hasn’t gone away. Kentucky’s food insecurity rate has been climbing, and the holidays are when a full table is hardest to afford. This year, the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Bluegrass is proud to take this on as an association.

This year our goal is to double it:
100 families.

how you can help us

2025

Request a holiday meal basket

If your family could use a little extra help this holiday season, we’d be honored to help. There’s no judgment here, just neighbors helping neighbors. 💙

  • Families in the Lexington and Richmond areas who could use help putting a holiday meal on the table. Baskets feed up to 10.

    1. Fill out the short form.

    2. We’ll confirm your spot by Nov 20th.

    3. Pick up your basket on the day and at the location you chose.

  • We will follow the Walmart Holiday Meal basket guide as closely as possible. This years basket differs slightly from last years and may vary slightly depending on store item availability. The basket bundles 26 items including a Butterball turkey. To view the full list please visit Walmart’s website.

  • Lexington: Monday, November 23, Walmart on Hamburg Pavilion, 9am-6pm

    Richmond: Tuesday, November 24, Walmart in Richmond, 9am-6pm