Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Returns to Whitehall

The Regional Food Bank will once again host its Thanksgiving Meal Distribution at Whitehall High School on Saturday, November 21. Whitehall is currently the only distribution site in Washington County, making this an important resource for local families.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
• Location: Whitehall High School parking lot
• Meal Distribution Begins: 10 a.m.
• Volunteer Arrival Time: 7 a.m.

Volunteers Needed

Community volunteers are needed to help make this year's distribution a success. Thank you to everyone who volunteered last year and helped support this important effort. New volunteers are welcome, too!

To register, visit the Regional Food Bank's Volunteer Page and follow these steps:

1. Scroll to “How to Register for a Shift” and click on Capital Region Opportunities.
2. Find and select Thanksgiving Distribution: Whitehall HS.
3. Follow the prompts to sign up.

After registering, volunteers will receive a confirmation email with a Civil Rights Training video to watch before distribution day.
Student Volunteers: Students ages 16 and older may register online and can earn National Honor Society or community service hours, if needed. Students under age 16 who are interested in volunteering should contact the district staff member coordinating the event for information about possible opportunities.

The Regional Food Bank brings its own staff to help coordinate the distribution, and last year's event ran smoothly thanks to their organization and the support of local volunteers.

To learn more about the Regional Food Bank's Thanksgiving distributions across the Capital Region, read this NEWS10 article.
Thank you to everyone who helps make this event possible and supports Whitehall-area families during the holiday season.