Thanksgiving Community Meal

Mel Trotter Ministries will host a free, traditional Thanksgiving Community Meal for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as well as anyone in the greater Grand Rapids community who is looking for fellowship around a Thanksgiving table.

Date & Time

Thursday, November 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location

DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Schedule

Doors Open: 10:30 AM
Meal: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

How Would You Like to Participate?

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Volunteer

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Sponsor

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Sponsor

Attend the meal

Join us for the Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place.

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Presenting Sponsor

$25,000

Includes all benefits listed in previous sponsor tiers, and your name/logo will be displayed on the following event materials as Presenting Sponsor:

Mentioned from stage during event remarks
Banner inside ballroom (provided by sponsor)
Table signage displayed on all tables
Recognition in media release

Become a Presenting Sponsor

Gathering Sponsor

$10,000

Includes all benefits listed in previous sponsor tiers, and your name/logo will be displayed on the following event materials as Gathering Sponsor:

Displayed at volunteer registration
MTM website with direct link to your website and recognition on social media channels
Table signage displayed at 40 tables

Become a Gathering Sponsor