12TH ANNUAL MRS. TIDWELL'S THANKSGIVING IN THE PARK

Help 3,000 Families Bring Thanksgiving Dinner Home.

This Thanksgiving, let's come together to make sure families across the River Valley have food on their tables.

Join Antioch for Youth & Family as we continue a 12-year legacy of compassion, generosity, and community service, preparing to provide Thanksgiving meals to 3,000 families across four counties.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Kay Rodgers Park | 4400 Midland Blvd, Fort Smith, AR

One Community. One Mission. Thousands of Families.

For 12 years, Mrs. Tidwell's Thanksgiving in the Park has brought our community together to help families in need.

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Families expected this Thanksgiving
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Of groceries for a family, for every $10 given

Serving families across Sebastian, Crawford, Sequoyah, and LeFlore counties.

Why This Thanksgiving Matters

For many families in our community, putting a Thanksgiving dinner on the table is not easy. With rising grocery prices and increasing food insecurity, many households are facing difficult decisions about how to provide for their loved ones.

That's why Mrs. Tidwell's Thanksgiving in the Park matters.

On November 14, Antioch for Youth & Family is preparing to distribute Thanksgiving meal packages to 3,000 families across the River Valley. But this event is about more than food.

It's about bringing our community together, offering a helping hand, and reminding families that they haven't been forgotten.

Your sponsorship helps make that possible.

Honoring a Legacy of Feeding Our Community

Mrs. Tidwell's Thanksgiving in the Park is more than an annual tradition. It is a continuation of the vision and compassion of Antioch's late founder, Mrs. Charolette Tidwell.

Her mission was simple, yet powerful:

"Feed the mind, body, and soul with purpose, persistence, and impact."

For 12 years, this event has brought together local businesses, volunteers, and neighbors who believe that no family should have to face hardship alone.

Today, we have the opportunity to carry that legacy forward.

Together, we can continue what Mrs. Tidwell started.

Choose How Many Families You Want to Help

Every sponsorship makes a difference.

Whether you're a small local business, a community organization, or a company looking to make a lasting impact, there is an opportunity for you to be part of this Thanksgiving tradition.

Your contribution helps support Thanksgiving food distribution and provides recognition for your generosity.

FRIEND OF THE PARK

$250

Helps feed 25 families

  • Recognition in event materials.

  • Inclusion in community thank-you posts on social media.

BRONZE SPONSOR

$1,000

Helps feed 100 families

  • Company logo on event signage.

  • Recognition in social media posts.

  • Name included in event materials.

SILVER SPONSOR

$2,500

Helps feed 250 families

  • Company logo on event signage and printed materials.

  • Recognition in event press releases.

  • Social media sponsor recognition.

  • Optional promotional table or booth at the event.

  • All Bronze Sponsor benefits.

GOLD SPONSOR

$5,000

Helps feed 500 families

  • Prominent logo placement on event banners and signage.

  • Verbal recognition during the event.

  • Dedicated social media feature.

  • Recognition in regional press releases.

  • Company logo and website link on Antioch's sponsor page.

  • All Silver Sponsor benefits.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

$10,000+

Helps feed 1,000 families

  • Presented by [Your Company]" recognition in event branding.

  • Premier logo placement across event materials.

  • Recognition during the event program.

  • Company quote featured in event press releases.

  • Dedicated social media feature.

  • Company logo and website link on Antioch's website.

  • Optional corporate volunteer day at Antioch's warehouse.

  • All Gold Sponsor benefits.

Sponsorship impact figures are estimates based on Antioch's event planning. Recognition on printed materials and signage depends on production deadlines and availability.

Want to Support in a Different Way?

Not every contribution has to be financial. Businesses and community partners can also support Thanksgiving in the Park by donating goods or services, including:

  • Turkey vouchers or frozen turkeys, 8–10 lbs

  • Fresh produce — potatoes, onions, tomatoes

  • Shelf-stable groceries and holiday sides

  • Refrigerated transportation or cold storage.

  • Event supplies, tents, tables, or printing services.

  • We can receive produce unbagged, in gaylords

Eligible in-kind donations may receive sponsorship recognition based on their retail value.

Together, We Can Make Thanksgiving Possible.

Continue a 12-year legacy of serving our community. Your sponsorship helps bring Thanksgiving meals to families across the River Valley.

Antioch for Youth & Family

1420 N 32nd St, Fort Smith, AR 72903

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Antioch for Youth & Family is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 27-5069797.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

© 2026 Antioch for Youth & Family.