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Give the Gift of a Holiday Meal to a Local Family

by Dec 9, 2025Donate, Food Pantry, Giving, Holidays

Who’s looking for a meaningful way to make someone’s Christmas a little brighter this year? Seeds of Hope is once again obtaining and donating 400 holiday hams for families in our community – and we need your help to complete the full holiday meal.

How It Works

We’re asking our amazing community to donate Holiday Meal Bags filled with 12 non-perishable side items of your choice. Think:
– the foods your family loves with ham,
– the little extras that turn a meal into a celebration,
– and simple shelf-stable items that are easy for a family of four to prepare.

A few examples:

  • Macaroni & cheese

  • Canned veggies

  • Baked beans

  • Boxed bread mix

  • Shelf-stable potatoes

  • Canned fruit

  • Brownie or cookie mix

  • Pasta salad

  • Hot cocoa

  • Boxed cereal
    (You choose the items — just include 12!)

This is a perfect family activity… get the kids involved, watch for BOGO deals at the grocery store, or challenge your friends to a “best meal bag” shopping trip!

Need Some Inspiration? Try One of These Sample Meal Bags!

If you’re not sure what to pick, here are three complete 12-item suggestions that work beautifully with holiday hams and are fully shelf-stable:

⭐ Comfort Classic Holiday Bag

  1. Mac & cheese

  2. Canned green beans

  3. Canned corn

  4. Boxed mashed potatoes

  5. Boxed stuffing

  6. Cornbread mix

  7. Canned pineapple

  8. Canned peaches

  9. Baked beans

  10. Brownie mix

  11. Hot cocoa packets

  12. Box of cereal

⭐ Family Favorite Feast Bag

  1. Pasta salad mix

  2. Canned peas

  3. Canned carrots

  4. Au gratin potatoes

  5. Biscuit mix

  6. Canned applesauce

  7. Canned fruit cocktail

  8. Rice-a-Roni

  9. Cookie mix

  10. Instant oatmeal packets

  11. Holiday sprinkles or frosting tubes

  12. Crackers

⭐ Simple & Sweet Holiday Bag

  1. Mac & cheese

  2. Canned mixed veggies

  3. Canned sweet potatoes

  4. Instant potatoes

  5. Cornbread mix

  6. Baked beans

  7. Canned mandarin oranges

  8. Shelf-stable gravy

  9. Brownie mix

  10. Hot cocoa

  11. Pack of candy canes

  12. Box of breakfast bars

Where to Drop Off Your Meal Bags

Please place your 12 items into a sturdy reusable bag, and drop off at any of our drop-off locations: https://sohopefl.org/collection-info/

Final Drop-Off Day:

December 16
You may also drop off at the Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale ALL DAY on the 16th.

Thank you for helping us make Christmas brighter for so many families this year. Your generosity truly feeds hope. ❤️