The Smeltzer Family Full Plate Project

In 2020, my wife Caitlin and I decided to help a family in need enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. I’ll never forget being welcomed into their home or the looks on the kids’ faces as we carried in the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie for dessert.

That experience became a tradition, with one simple goal: double the number of families we help each year.

• 2020: 1 family

• 2021: 2 families

• 2022: 4 families

• 2023: 8 families

• 2024: 16 families

• 2025: 32 families

Last year was the first time we asked our community to help fund this project, and you showed up in an incredible way. Your generosity helped us provide Thanksgiving meals for 32 families, and our family covered the remaining cost.

This Thanksgiving, our goal is to feed 64 families.

Through the Smeltzer Family Full Plate Project, we’re raising money to provide Thanksgiving meals directly to families in need. Once again, our family will cover any shortfall to make sure we reach our goal.

One hundred percent of the money raised will go directly toward Thanksgiving meals for families in need.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give this holiday season, please consider supporting the Full Plate Project. Any amount helps, and sharing this fundraiser helps us reach more people who may want to contribute.

Thank you for helping us bring a full plate and a little extra joy to more families this Thanksgiving.

Michael, Caitlin, Hudson, and Woodson Smeltzer