About this Event
Giving Back This Holiday Season in Toledo, Ohio!
This holiday season, the Margie Barilla Foundation is excited to come together with the Toledo community for a special day filled with giving, family fun, education, appreciation, and connection!
📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
📍 Gesu Sullivan Center
2049 Parkside Blvd, Toledo, OH 43607
TURKEY DRIVE & FAMILY FUN
8:00 AM – 1:45 PM
Join us as we give back to families throughout Toledo and the surrounding communities this holiday season!
Our Turkey Drive will feature turkey meal giveaways, fun and interactive activities for kids, community engagement, and plenty of opportunities to come together and celebrate the spirit of giving.
At the Margie Barilla Foundation, we love outserving our communities, and we can't wait to bring a little extra joy to families this holiday season!
MEN'S APPRECIATION DINNER
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The celebration continues with a special plated Men's Appreciation Dinner honoring the incredible single fathers, dads, father figures, mentors, and men who make a positive impact in the lives of their families and communities.
The evening will also feature engaging and educational classes focused on empowering and supporting men, including:
CPR Training • Handle With Care • Financial Literacy • Verbal De-escalation • Life Skills & More
This special evening is about more than dinner—it's about recognizing, empowering, educating, and celebrating the men who continue to show up for their families and communities.
Giving Back. Building Community. Honoring Those Who Make a Difference.
Event venue & nearby stays
2049 Parkside Blvd, 2049 Parkside Boulevard, Toledo, United States
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