holiday meal baskets

The Open Door Holiday Meal Basket program provides local people with all the fixings to make a special holiday meal at home for Thanksgiving and the December holidays. See below for translations in Spanish and Portuguese.

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This page will be updated in fall 2026 with information on how to order Holiday Meal Baskets for Thanksgiving 2026 and the December 2026 holidays.

pICK UP IN Gloucester (NOVEMBER basket)

PICKUP IN ipswich (NOVEMBER Basket)

PICKUP IN GLOUCESTER (december BASKET)

PICKUP IN IPSWICH (DECEMBER BASKET)

frequently asked questions

What is a Holiday Meal Basket?

A Holiday Meal Basket is a free supply of all the fixings needed to prepare a special holiday meal at home. For example, a Thanksgiving Holiday Meal Basket may include a turkey (or special diet alternative), squash, apples, potatoes, gravy mix, cornbread mix, cranberries, carrots, stuffing mix, etc. For December we often have turkey or ham available, in addition to special diet alternatives.

Can I order a Holiday Meal Basket for Thanksgiving AND the December holidays?

Yes, please do!

Who can sign-up for Holiday Meal Baskets?

We serve 11 cities and towns: Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Topsfield, Rowley, and Georgetown. You must also comply with current TEFAP Income Guidelines to qualify for our food services.

The Open Door serves 11 communities: Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, Boxford, Topsfield, Rowley, and Georgetown. Mobile sites in Danvers and Lynn.