United Way of Southwest Michigan and Meijer Stevensville & Benton Harbor stores join forces for Operation Thanksgiving

Pre-registration for Berrien County residents required to receive one of 150 Thanksgiving food baskets. Drive-through distribution to take place on Nov. 21.

For the third year in a row, the Meijer Stevensville & Benton Harbor stores are providing 150 Thanksgiving food baskets to those in need of holiday food assistance in Berrien County. To receive a basket, advance registration is required by calling 2-1-1. 

“At Meijer, supporting the communities we serve, combating hunger, and working with United Way are all very important to us,” said Rob Vassar, store director at the Stevensville Meijer. “Operation Thanksgiving is a way for us to give thanks to our customers and help families enjoy a special meal together.”

Pickup of the Thanksgiving baskets will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kinexus. Berrien County residents who have pre-registered for a basket will remain in their cars while volunteers place food in vehicles.

“We are grateful for the support that Meijer provides to the community and to United Way at Thanksgiving and throughout the year,” said Anna Murphy, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Michigan. “Their leadership and generosity are especially important during a holiday season that will harder for many families this year.”

For more information about Operation Thanksgiving, visit uwsm.org/operation-thanksgiving.