The Thanksgiving Give Back Project is The GVTC Foundation’s largest community project of the year. When this project was initiated, the vision was to provide a meal to neighbors experiencing hardship, with the hope that they would place their worries aside for the day and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with their families.
Since 2012, the foundation has partnered with local food pantries, which select the recipients in the GVTC service area. As the project grew, organizations were invited to participate by collecting food items to make a complete Thanksgiving meal. The meal includes a frozen turkey, all the traditional sides, bread, and dessert. GVTC employees and their families package and personally hand-deliver the meals the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
The goal for the 10th annual event was to provide for 500 families. Despite the rain and cold weather, volunteers were able to deliver meals to
616 families, well-exceeding expectations and helping feed thousands in our community.
Community Partners
This year’s project wouldn’t have been possible without the help of volunteers, 12 local food pantries and one Meals on Wheels program. Over 25 community organizations collected food and funds for this project. The GVTC Foundation extends a sincere appreciation to all that participated.
Local Food Pantries included
• The Hope Center Habitat for Safe Seniors
• Helping Hands at Rebecca Creek CRRC of Canyon Lake
• Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries
• Provisions Outreach of Bulverde
• Meals on Wheels
• Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center
• Blanco Good Samaritan Center
• Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries
• Hill Country Family Services
• Children Centre Los Niños
• Community Bible Church Bulverde
Organizations included
• Bill Brown Elementary
• Blanco Middle School
• Boerne Community Theatre
• Boerne YMCA
• Boerne ISD
• Boerne Education Foundation
• Bracken Christian School
• Canyon Lake High School Student Council
• Church Hill Middle School
• Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation
• Communities in Schools
• Contractors Helping Kids
• Davenport High School Band
• Gloria Deo Academy
• Gonzales High School Anchor Club, FCCLA, and Leo’s Club
• Kendall County Juvenile Probation
• Living Rock Academy
• Paschal Elementary -CIS Site
• Rebecca Creek Elementary
• RecoveryWerks!
• Rotary Club of Boerne
• Shepherd of the Hills
•( S.W.A.T.)
• Smithson Valley High School Family and Community Services & JROTC
• Sonora Bank Bulverde
• STEPS Solutions That Equip People for Success
• Faith Alive Church
• The Vine Wellness Group
• Texas Valor Softball
• Veramendi Elementary Since its launch, the Thanksgiving Give Back Project has helped 2,736 families. The GVTC Foundation continues to serve its mission to profoundly enhance the quality of life in the communities served through charitable contributions and volunteerism.
As the need in the community increases, the effort of the project continues to gain attention and partnerships. Several commitments were already made for the upcoming year. Donations and food contributions allow the project team to increase the number of families supported annually. All are invited to participate.
GVTC employees, donors, and customers have a passion for this heartwarming event. The GVTC Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to help the community this holiday season and is already looking forward to next year.
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