Operate Gobbler Committee
Community Project

Operation Gobbler

Since 1987, the Pasadena Jaycees have partnered with the Friends in Deed to provide hundreds of low-income families in the Pasadena area with ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal.

To achieve this, the Jaycees solicit corporate sponsors and collect donations from community members and businesses. Volunteers sort the food and distribute them to appreciative families the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Be a part of Operation Gobbler.

Our Volunteer registration form is now LIVE for 2025! Please fill out the form here to volunteer at this year’s event!

Email us at [email protected] to join our committee or for any additional questions.

See below to learn how to support the project through sponsorship or donations.

Would your family like to sign up to receive a meal? Reach out to the Food Pantry at Friends In Deed to find out how.

Sponsor a Family

$30: Cranberry Cutie Donor
Supports 1 Family

$150: Little Acorn Donor
Supports 5 Families

$300: Yam Buddy Donor
Supports 10 Families

$600: Pumpkin Patch Pal Donor
Supports 20 Families

$1,500: Harvest Hero Sponsor
Supports 30 Families

$2,500: Golden Feast Sponsor
Supports 50 Families

$5,000: Cornucopia Champion Sponsor
Supports 100 Families

Donate the tax deductible amount of your choice via PayPal or Zelle (details below). You can also donate via  check to Pasadena Jaycees Foundation, 474 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Operation Gobbler sponsor banner with members

Donate via PayPal

Direct donate via our PayPal.me link or send payment through your PayPal account to [email protected].

Donate via Zelle

Send your donation to the Jaycees Foundation instantly through Zelle, using [email protected].

Donate via Venmo

This donation goes straight to the Pasadena Jaycees chapter, but is not tax deductible. Send your Venmo to @Jaycee-Treasurer.