A warm, healthy meal for the holidays.
The Thanksgiving Fresh Basket Program at the YMCA provides hundreds of holiday meals for individuals and families across Metro Detroit. Baskets are filled with fresh produce, pantry items, and other ingredients such as eggs and butter to prepare a variety of Thanksgiving dishes.
A Healthy Meal for the Holiday Season
Families & seniors can receive a warm, healthy meal this season. Baskets are packed with care to include locally-sourced, fresh food items—including a turkey or pot pie, Michigan apples, dairy, vegetables, pantry staples, eggs & even recipes to prepare some of our favorite holiday dishes.
Basket Pickup Locations:
Basket pickup times for each site are listed in the registration.
- Birmingham Family YMCA, Birmingham
- Boll Family YMCA, Detroit
- Carls Family YMCA, Milford
- Downriver Family YMCA, Southgate
- Farmington Family YMCA, Farmington Hills
- Macomb Family YMCA, Mount Clemens
- South Oakland Family YMCA, Royal Oak
Volunteer at Fresh Baskets
Many volunteers are needed to support this large event to pack baskets at the South Oakland Family YMCA and to distribute baskets to families as they come to pick them up from at one of our YMCA branch locations on Saturday, November 21.
Support Fresh Baskets – Donate or Become a Sponsor
We’re committed to providing opportunities and support to the people in our community who need them most, and we hope you will join us in giving 400 families and seniors a feast this holiday by becoming a sponsor. Donations can be made online or by emailing healthyliving@ymcadetroit.org.
Your donation ensures that families & seniors receive a warm, healthy meal this season. Baskets include locally-sourced, fresh food items—including a turkey, Michigan apples, dairy, vegetables, pantry staples, and recipes to prepare some of our favorite holiday dishes.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help us bring healthy food to the table by sponsoring the perfect holiday spread. By becoming a sponsor, you help a family have their holiday—creating happy, lasting memories with family & friends at a time—when it’s most needed.
Event Sponsor
$5,00 cash or in-kind donation
Logo/Name Placement
- Prominent Logo/Name Placement on recipient reusable produce bags
- Prominent listing in recognition lists
- Recognition on basket inserts
- Recognition on all included marketing
Media
- Recognition in Donor Impact Report
- Acknowledgment in Thank You video shared on YMCA social media
- Acknowledgment in Member E-Newsletter
- Virtual shout out on the Y Facebook page
Engagement
- Designate a family or senior recipient of a Fresh Basket
- Opportunity to include branded collateral in delivery bag
- Mini recognition banner to display
- Special recognition at event
Community Sponsor
$2,500 cash or in-kind donation
Logo/Name Placement
- Prominent Logo/Name Placement on recipient reusable produce bags
- Recognition on basket inserts
- Recognition on all included marketing
Media
- Acknowledgment in Thank You video shared on YMCA social media
- Virtual shout out on the Y Facebook page
Engagement
- Special recognition at event
Family Sponsor
$1,000 cash or in-kind donation
Logo/Name Placement
- Recognition on all included marketing
Media
- Acknowledgment in Thank You video shared on YMCA social media
- Virtual shout out on the Y Facebook page
Engagement
- Special recognition at event
Friends Sponsor
$500 cash or in-kind donation
Media
- Acknowledgment in Thank You video shared on YMCA social media
- Virtual shout out on the Y Facebook page
Engagement
- Special recognition at event
Fresh Baskets 2025 Impact
$52,290 total raised
$3,011 In-Kind Gifts
500 baskets Provided
1,188 Adults Served
1,063 Children Served
51 Volunteers
25 Staff Supporters
2025 Sponsors
2025 Community Sponsors
- Fifth Third Bank
- Walmart
- Corewell Health
- The B-Town Coles
- John & Joanne Carter
- The Balas Family
2025 Family Sponsors
- Deborah Klenke
2025 Friend Sponsors
- Diana and Martin Shoushanian
- Ms. Meghann Schenk
Extra Special Thanks
- Corewell Health
- Peacock’s Poultry Farm
- LaGrasso Bros Produce
- Wheelz Cold