For hundreds of area seniors and families, Thanksgiving will be brighter this year thanks to the Good Samaritan Ministry (Good Sams) and the volunteers who power its annual food drive.

For the volunteers, the Thanksgiving boxes represent more than a holiday meal. They reflect the ministry’s mission to meet urgent needs while building connections of hope. For some, that means providing relief from the stress of putting food on the table. For others, it is an opportunity to live out gratitude by giving back.

The nonprofit organization will provide 300 boxes to people in need during the 2025 Thanksgiving Food Drive, each filled with a voucher for a ham or turkey along with vegetables, stuffing, dessert and other staples of a holiday meal. Any extra donated food supplements the ministry’s em

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