Friendsgiving

Who says Thanksgiving can't be an entire month? Celebrate Friendsgiving with United Way on Saturday, November 8th!

What is Friendsgiving? This trend began as a way to gather close friends, chosen family, who weren't able to gather with their loved ones for the holiday. We're bringing people together in an act of community, care for our neighbors, and celebration of generosity in the middle of our 2026 campaign. 

Let's come together and build a foundation of community, celebrating all that we have to be grateful for as we head into the holiday season. There is something for everyone at this event!

• Traditional Thanksgiving meal
• Football
• Bounce houses
• Pumpkin decorating
• Card games
• Flower bar
• Silent Auction
• Raffle drawing

Event Details

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 

Doors open at 5pm

Dinner served at 6pm

Raffle drawing at 7pm

Silent Auction closes at 7:30pm

Where: Buffalo County Fairgrounds Exhibit building

Cost: $25/person ($16 for children 12 and under) or buy a table (8 people) for $160

The proceeds from this event benefit our partner agencies and current initiatives.

Other ways to give 

You can fully participate in the Friendsgiving spirit by purchasing an extra ticket for someone to attend who could not otherwise afford it by making a donation along with your ticket purchase. Free tickets will be distributed through our partner agencies as they are available. Any unused tickets/extra funds will be redirected toward the United Against Hunger fund.

Food donations will be collected for Jubilee Center and Community Action Partnership. For every bag of non-perishable food or hygiene items donated, you will receive a ticket for a drawing for a special prize basket!