Gray House seeks donations for annual Thanksgiving distribution

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Gray House is seeking donations for its annual Thanksgiving distribution, which provides complete holiday meals to families in the greater Springfield area.

The Springfield nonprofit provides a frozen turkey and side dishes to each household. Executive Director Isabella Brady-Prankus said about 850 households have participated on average over the past three years.

The Gray House provided complete Thanksgiving meals to more than 700 families last year, according to the organization.

“During the holiday season, it’s really hard for individuals to be able to afford meals like this,” Brady-Prankus said. “So if we can help relieve that burden from them, especially during the holidays, that’s what we’re here to do.”

The Gray House is seeking donations of frozen turkeys, gravy packets, pie crusts, and pie filling. Grocery store gift cards are also welcome.

“If a lot of people donate just one thing, then we’re able to help that many more people,” Brady-Prankus added.

Donations can be dropped off at the Gray House on Sheldon Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday.