Thanksgiving Meal Drive Flyer
2021 Thanksgiving Donor Photos
How it All Began
Hunger is very real in Central Ohio. The traditional Thanksgiving meal isn’t possible for many families because they just can’t afford it. To help families in need in Columbus, a few Upper Arlington schools teamed up with After-School All-Stars Ohio in the Fall of 2016. Together, they provided Thanksgiving meals for over 200 families in the All-Star program.
Tracy Ensign, ASAS Ohio Executive Director and former UA resident, knew from experience that the UA community would not let her down when she reached out to them. She enlisted the help from schools and local businesses to help collect food donations. “After living here for many years, I am not surprised by the generosity of the Upper Arlington community,” said Ms. Ensign. “They have always been supportive of many philanthropic causes. For this particular event, it really seemed to hit home that the All-Star families they were helping live just 8 miles away,” added Ms. Ensign.
Since then, ASAS Ohio has expanded it’s Thanksgiving Meal Drive to support All-Star families in both Columbus and Toledo. Our All-Star families are so appreciative of the outreach and generosity of the community.
Businesses, Organizations, & Schools Who Have Supported Our Thanksgiving Meal Drive
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American Ceramic American Hort Barrington Elementary Bath & Body Works Carsonie’s CBJ Foundation Cedarcreek Church Chad Cacchio, DDS Classic Productions Decorations Plus Diamond Cellar Fort Meigs Elementary Grandview Heights MS Grange Insurance Hahn Loeser Hollywood Imprints |
Islamic Food Bank of Toledo Jack Siebert Goldsmith Jacket Backers Jae Company (UA) Jones Middle School Kaufman Dental Group Kroger Company L Brands Foundation Leaderpromos McCord Rd Christian Church Medical Alliance NKBA New Albany Realty Northwoods Ohio Healthcare Assoc. |
OCP Contractors – Col. PB Express OSU Alpha Phi Omega OSU Delta Omega Kappa OSU Kappa Phi Kappa Red Door Barbeque Safelite Autoglass Savage & Associates 2nd Glance Hair & Nail Target Store (Monroe St) Threadwell Clothiers Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Tremont Elementary Two Labs Wells Fargo Wright-Patt |