Adopt a Family for the 2020 Holiday Season
Every year Genesis Lutheran Church holds its Adopt A Family food drive to provide holiday food baskets to families in need. Last year, with the generous support of the congregation and the community, they served 75 families a basket full of holiday cheer including a turkey, stuffing, sweet treats, and more!
This year, you too can make a difference for Detroit families this holiday season, and there are many ways to help.
1. Drop off non-perishables to the church during any of the specified Drop-Off Hours from now through December 11th:
Follow the Alphabet Donation Guidelines below!
This is a fun way to make sure there is a variety of goods in each
Adopt A Family holiday basket.
If your last name starts with…
A, B, C, or D, please bring canned cranberry sauce and toilet paper (4 pack)
E, F, G, or H, please bring boxed stuffing mix, cornbread mix, and canned corn
I, J, K, or L , please bring boxed mac and cheese and canned peas
M, N, O, or P, please bring paper towels and canned green beans
Q, R, S, or T, please bring cake icing and canned yams
U, V, W, X, Y, or Z, please bring cake mix and packages of candy canes
Drop Off Hours
Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Genesis Lutheran Church at 7200 Mack Ave. in Detroit
2. Make a monetary donation. In December, Genesis Lutheran Church will use all money raised to purchase turkeys, bread, and fresh produce for the Adopt A Family Holiday food baskets. The anticipated need is $1,000, and every little bit counts!
- Donate securely online through PayPal, and designate the donation to the Adopt A Family program.
- You can also make checks payable to “Genesis Lutheran Church” and drop it off at the church during the specified Drop-Off Hours or mail it to
Genesis Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 7317
Detroit, MI 48207
3. Volunteer! Genesis Lutheran Church needs volunteers with trucks to help pick up turkeys in bulk on Friday, December 11th, and deliver baskets on Saturday, December 12th. To register to volunteer, please contact Jackie Dunn-Bell at (313) 384-8449 or Jackie.dunnbell6@gamil.com.
If you have any questions, need to make a drop off outside of specified hours, or know of a family in need, please contact Jackie Dunn-Bell at (313) 384-8449 or Jackie.dunnbell6@gamil.com.
