Nominate a Neighbor

know someone who needs a Thanksgiving meal?

Veterans, seniors, and families going through a rough time. Tell us who and where, and we'll deliver a complete Thanksgiving meal to their door on Thanksgiving morning. No qualifying questions. You can stay anonymous if that's what they'd want.

Nominations close November 1

Nominate someone How it works
YINZgiving volunteers with Thanksgiving meals
delivered to their door.
Who's at the Table

we don't ask why. we ask where to deliver.

We don't always know who is going without. You might. These are the neighbors we serve every November.

01
Veterans

Who served. Who are still waiting for a seat at someone else's table this Thursday.

02
Seniors

Whose tables got smaller. Whose families couldn't make it home. Who would spend the day alone.

03
Families in need

Going through a rough stretch. Kids at the table. A Thanksgiving we never assume.

One ask Nominate a Neighbor is for people who are going without. It is not for someone who just doesn't feel like cooking. We need every plate to count, and we trust you to know the difference.
How It Works

from your nomination to their door.

YINZgiving on Thanksgiving morning
A young YINZgiving volunteer making confirmation calls
yes, we have volunteers of all ages.
YINZgiving Thanksgiving meals
Oct 1 to Nov 1
You nominate

About five minutes. Then let them know you did.

One meal per person, kids included Add door codes and access notes Tell them to expect our call
November 1
Nominations close

After this, it's a waitlist. We'll do our best, but can't promise a meal.

Nominate early
Weeks before
We call them

A YINZgiving volunteer confirms a meal is coming. No answer? We email.

A heads-up from you helps
Thanksgiving · 10:30 to 12:30
We deliver

A complete Thanksgiving meal, brought to their door.

Someone home to receive it Meals can't be changed for allergies
Nominate a Neighbor

who should we deliver to?

It takes about five minutes. Nominations close November 1.

who is this for?
Choose who this nomination is for.
about your neighbor
Which best describes the household *
Choose one.
Enter a first name.
Enter a last name.
Enter a 10-digit phone number.

We call every household before Thanksgiving, and our driver calls when they arrive.

That email doesn't look right.

If we can't reach them by phone, we'll follow up by email.

Enter the number of people in the household.

One meal per person in the household, kids included. A mom, a dad, a 3-year-old, and a 13-year-old is 4 meals.

getting to the door

This is what our callers and route planners use in the weeks before Thanksgiving.

Enter the street address.
Enter the city.
Enter a 5-digit zip code.
Tell us how to get to their door. If it's a house with a driveway, just write "house, front door."

Apartment or unit number, door or gate codes, which entrance, where to park, and the building name and front desk contact for senior high-rises.

at the door

This is what the volunteer sees on Thanksgiving morning. They've never been to this house before.

What should they expect *
Check anything that applies, or choose "Nothing to flag."
Tell us about the "something else" you checked.
about you

We use this to follow up if something doesn't check out, and as a backup contact if we can't reach your neighbor.

Enter your first name.
Enter your last name.
Enter a valid email.
Enter a 10-digit phone number.
before you send
Questions

good to know.

Who can I nominate?

A veteran, a senior, a family going through a rough time, or anyone else going without this Thanksgiving. We deliver across Allegheny County and in parts of Washington County.

Can I nominate myself?

Yes. Choose "Myself" at the top of the form. There's no paperwork and no qualifying questions.

What if they live outside your delivery area?

Send the nomination anyway. We'll review it, and if we have a driver who can get there, we'll do our best to make it happen. You can also email [email protected].

A few areas near us are served by their own local Thanksgiving distributions. If you enter one of those zip codes, the form will point you to the right person.

Do I have to pay anything?

No. Nominating is free, and every nominated neighbor is treated the same. After you nominate, you'll have the option to cover their meals at $15 per meal. It's completely optional and never affects whether a meal is delivered.

What happens when YINZgiving calls?

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, a YINZgiving volunteer calls to let them know someone who cares about them nominated them for a complete Thanksgiving meal. We confirm the address, the number of meals, and that someone will be home Thanksgiving morning. If we can't reach them by phone, we email.

A call from a stranger who knows your name and address can feel like a scam, which is why we ask every nominator to give their neighbor a heads-up. If they want to see who we are, share this video:

Someone nominated me. How did you get my information?

Someone who cares about you filled out a Nominate a Neighbor form so you'd have a complete Thanksgiving meal this year. We only use your information to confirm and deliver your meal. If you have any questions, email [email protected].

Can I stay anonymous?

Yes, two ways. You can skip your own information entirely, or you can give it to us and ask that we don't share your name when we call. If you skip your information, we won't be able to reach you if something doesn't check out, so please double-check their phone number and address.

Can I nominate more than one household?

Yes. Fill out one form per household. After you send one, tap "Nominate another neighbor" and your information will already be filled in.

Can you accommodate allergies or dietary needs?

Unfortunately, no. Every meal comes fully catered from Dive Bar & Grille, and we're unable to make changes for allergies, dietary restrictions, or special meals.

When will the meal arrive?

Thanksgiving morning between 10:30 and 12:30. We ask that someone be home to receive it. For a lot of neighbors, our driver is the only visitor they'll have all day.

What if you can't reach them?

We'll try by phone and email. If we still can't get through, we'll do our best to deliver, but we can't guarantee it. That's why a heads-up from you matters so much.

When do nominations close?

November 1. After that, we start a waitlist and do everything we can, but we can't promise a meal.