Thanksgiving baskets, 2014 version

You may (or may not) remember that last year the Knights of Columbus delivered 410 Thanksgiving Baskets .  This project started about 10 years ago, when the Knights volunteered to provide 40 baskets for a local charity.  Over the years the project has grown and now involves the entire parish.  This year the knights requested donations of baskets and money for baskets to make 443 baskets, and were blessed with enough for 462 to deliver.  For the second time, we were able to help deliver to Joshua Station, a transitional housing center for families.


Here are some photos (and narrative) of our day building and delivering baskets...

 That's a lot of turkeys....

 and canned goods....

 and baskets....

 One of the baskets we made--he is showing off that he carried it part way from the car to the church by himself...

 "NO PHOTOS!  Geez!"  She was a good helper...

 Anther completed basket, headed for the delivery station

 This one must be heavier...took two boys to carry!












Wow...that is a lot of baskets....

 Loaded car....

 Baskets delivered!

Joshua Station, from the parking lot.  This year we were able to tour their new 3 bedroom unit--it is pretty cool.  Designed for a single mom and her 7 kids--great use of space and beautifully put together.