The Ripple Effect Community is a volunteer organization that delivers food to families in need, in time for Thanksgiving. To Bring Hope, Inspiration and Love to families in difficult situations. Our hope is that those touched by this kindness may someday extend such kindness on to others.

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one” – Mother Teresa

What is the Basket Brigade?

The Annual Thanksgiving Basket Brigade; Volunteers donate and deliver custom-made gift baskets of food for a Thanksgiving Feast to families going through challenging times.

Why are we doing this?

Our goal is to deliver hope, inspiration and love to families going through difficult times by anonymously delivering a unique gift. Show that God works in mysterious ways and you are not alone. This is an opportunity for families to teach contribution to others. Our goal this year is to deliver to 250 families.

In 2022, our turkey vendor made us pick up every turkey days early. We scrambled — pulling turkeys out of their boxes to cram as many as we could into our cars — and then our neighbors stepped in. A local fire station, a taco restaurant and other small businesses lent us their freezers until delivery day. Not one family went without. That's what a ripple looks like, and this year we're aiming to reach 250 families. $50 feeds one.

How can I help or get involved?

- Monetary Donation via Venmo, PayPal, GoFundMe, or Personal Check.

- Donate a fully assembled basket OR a frozen turkey on Nov 22nd, 2026.

- Raise funds through friends, family, and grassroots efforts.

November 21st & 22nd 2026 : Essex / Union / Somerset Counties

"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9