Share your blessings by helping provide food baskets to families in the Phillips West neighborhood of Minneapolis. The distribution of holiday food baskets is a ministry in partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church, our sister congregation.
Donations to purchase food may be given by check or online.
Note Messiah Holiday Basket on your check. A gift of $50 will purchase food for two families however, any amount is greatly appreciated. Checks may be placed in the offering plate in the lobby or given to the church office. You may also give a gift at spdlc.org/giving and indicate “food baskets.”
A SPD family will match your contribution dollar for dollar up to $25,000, with the hope of providing holiday food baskets, and supporting the Community Bridge* programs.
In addition, you can sign up to help pack and distribute Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner baskets at Food Shelf ML: Thanksgiving Baskets 2025. For more information, contact Renee Putnam at serve@spdlc.org.
Upcoming Holiday Food Basket dates:
- Thanksgiving Basket packing Nov. 18, 19, 20 , 21
- Thanksgiving Basket delivery Saturday, Nov. 22
- Christmas Basket packing Dec. 16, 17, 18, 19
- Christmas Basket delivery Saturday, Dec. 20
*Community Bridge (CB) began as a partnership of Lutheran Social Service of MN (LSS) and Messiah Lutheran Church at the Center for Changing Lives (CFCL or the Center) to enhance hospitality and community outreach in the Phillips West Neighborhood.
