Union Station Appeals for Thanksgiving Supplies Amid Critical Shortage

Union Station Homeless Services has issued an urgent appeal for meal ingredients and supplies to provide Thanksgiving meals to its clients. The organization is appealing to the public to help with donations.

For over 50 years, Union Station Homeless Services has celebrated Thanksgiving by serving delicious hot meals to thousands of people in need or experiencing homelessness.

In previous years, the organization would host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner served by volunteers in Central Park. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, the organization has adapted And now hosts two separate meal services, one on Nov. 15 as a meals-to-pick up service and the other as a sitdown dinner served at Union Station facilities on Dec. 22.

This week, the organization said it urgently needs:

• 340 boxes of instant mashed potatoes

• 340 cans of cranberry sauce

• 245 packs of rolls

• 510 gravy packets

• 250 pumpkin pies

• 340 bags of fried onions

• 211 turkeys

Union Station has expressed that whether supporters shop directly from their Amazon or Target wish lists, or host a food drive among friends and family, all contributions are greatly appreciated.

Those wishing to help can shop online at Amazon and Target Union Station said, and provided two links:

Amazon Wishlist

Target Wishlist

The organization emphasized the importance of these donations in ensuring that all clients can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. 

The success of the Dinner in the Park event depends on the generosity of the community, the nonprofit said.