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United Way of Meriden & Wallingford's Holiday Thanksgiving Baskets, Adopt-A-Family & Giving Trees Programs
October 5, 2026
2026 was another fantastic year of record-breaking number of donors who helped over 500 families in need with gifted food and generous presents for the holidays. It's our donors' support that makes this all possible!!! Although, we are in a new year, the need has hit a record high across our Meriden and Wallingford communities - more families are experiencing hardships, struggling to afford basic needs, and cannot seem to catch a break. If you, your family, friends, community clubs, and/or workplace would like to participate this year to make a family's holiday season special, we invite you to participate in any of our programs!Thanksgiving Baskets - So far we have received at leat 150 Thanksgiving Basket requests. Fill a basket, box or bag with enough holiday non-perishable foor for at least 4 people. Include a $20+ grocery stor gift card so the family can purchase their holiday turkey or other holiday meat. Please let Julie Pelletier at 203-235-4403 ext 1002 with your iniformati and how many baskets you will be donating. Baskets must be dropped off by Wednesday, November 18th.
Adopt-A-Family - Adopt one or more anonymous families for this holiday season by fulfilling their holiday wish lists. Each family wish list will include: ages, genders,and sizes; wish list for clothing, food, toys, toiletries & household items. You can choose more than 1 family. To adopt a family complete the registration form on the United Way of Meriden & Wallingford's website or contact Julie Pelletier at 203-235-4403 ext 1002, Items meed to be delivered to the agencies before Friday, December 11th.
The Giving Trees - The trees will be displayed in the Meriden Mall the week of Thanksgiving by the entrance to Club Pickleball. Tags with individuals wish lists will be on the tree. Please drop off items by Tuesday, December 22nd to the Mall Management Office or Mall Security Office.
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