Redstone Federal Credit Union and food-relief nonprofit One Generation Away will distribute 750 Thanksgiving meal boxes in Huntsville next weekend, giving local households a chance to put part of their holiday meal on the table ahead of Thanksgiving.

The event is part of Redstone’s Acts of Brightness initiative, which is centered on helping people with everyday expenses and needs during the credit union’s 75th anniversary year. The Thanksgiving distribution brings that effort to the holiday table, with volunteers and community partners helping get food to families ahead of the holiday.

The giveaway begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Redstone’s headquarters, 220 Wynn Drive. Each box is designed to serve eight to 10 people, according to Redstone.

The credit union’s website says the boxes will be available while supplies last, with a limit of one per vehicle. One Generation Away lists the Huntsville stop as a drive-thru mobile pantry event running from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., with food distribution expected to begin around 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m., and no registration is required to volunteer.

One Generation Away’s mobile pantry is open to anyone in need. The nonprofit says people receiving food do not need to register or complete paperwork, and distributions operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Founded in 2013, the organization collects surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, farms and caterers and redistributes it to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Its mobile pantry program brings fresh produce, pantry staples and other groceries to communities throughout its service area.

Zachary Austin is a writer for 256 Today. You can contact him at [email protected].

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