Thanksgiving 2018
We served 2,200 families!
A record breaking year for the Brigade delivering 2,200 Thanksgiving baskets to families all throughout Chicagoland.
Made possible with the help of hundreds of volunteers, drivers, social workers, supporting organizations and financially by means of our sponsors and donors! We thank you all!
2018 Brigade Photos
Thanksgiving 2017
Another successful Thanksgiving serving hundreds of families throughout Chicagoland!
Thanksgiving 2016
Another great year delivering 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets with the help of 600 volunteers and many organizations and sponsors!
Thanksgiving 2015
Another wonderful Basket Brigade this year delivering to 1,500 families. We delivered to families in more areas of the city and suburbs this year and also focused on creating a better experience for volunteers and larger more bountiful baskets of food for families.
Thanksgiving 2014
Our 6th Basket Brigade.
Thank You Chicago! 36,000 lbs of food, 1,500 families, approximately 7,500 people impacted, 1,000 volunteers, 2,200 miles driven.
Thanksgiving 2013
850 families were served this year, another big year that involved lots of organization changes on our side!
We had so much help from hundreds of volunteers and many very supportive companies who cared to help, thank you!
Thanksgiving 2009
Our first year doing the Chicago Basket Brigade. Inspired by Tony Robbins as a way to give back to the local community, connect with volunteers and feel gratitude and oneness on a day of giving. 23 families were delivered a full Thanksgiving Dinner.
Thanksgiving 2010
The 2nd annual Chicago Basket Brigade. 59 families were delivered a full Thanksgiving Dinner.
Thanksgiving 2011
Our biggest Chicago Basket Brigade yet delivering to 111 families this Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving 2012
518 families plus 8 more a few days later that Shane delivered to. Our biggest year yet almost 500% increase from 2011.