INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Mozel Sanders Foundation is proud to partner with its Title & Facility Sponsor, Ivy Tech Community College – Indianapolis, Fishbeck, and Kroger to prepare and distribute 10,000 Thanksgiving meals to families throughout Central Indiana.

During Thanksgiving Week, operations will take place at Ivy Tech Community College’s Conference Center & Culinary Institute, located at 2820 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN.

“For more than four decades, the Mozel Sanders Foundation has stood as a symbol of service, compassion, and community in Indianapolis,” said Michael Futch, volunteer coordinator for the Thanksgiving drive. “This year’s collaboration with Fishbeck, Kroger, and Ivy Tech Community College strengthens our outreach and allows us to serve more families than ever before.”

Stay tuned for more updates as the Thanksgiving meals are distributed on Thursday, November 27. 

With the support of our community partners and the dedication of countless volunteers, we continue to expand the reach and impact of this effort. It is an honor to open our campus as the home for this work and to help create a space where compassion, connection, and service come together for the good of our neighbors.

– Dr. Stacy Atkinson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College – Indianapolis

ABOUT THE MOZEL SANDERS FOUNDATION

The Mozel Sanders Foundation is an Indianapolis-based non-profit best known for its annual Thanksgiving meal program, which provides tens of thousands of free meals to those in need.

Founded by the late Rev. Dr. Mozel Sanders, the organization provides year-round services including monthly food and supply distributions, scholarships, and youth empowerment programs. Its mission is based on the motto, “never look down on a man unless you’re trying to pick him up.”

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.