Through this partnership, people in our community can purchase Thanksgiving meals that will be donated to hospice and home health patients — allowing them to enjoy a stress-free meal while spending quality time with their loved ones. Each donated meal will be pre-made, ready to heat and serve, and hand-delivered to Tidewell Hospice patients and their families in time for Thanksgiving dinner. In 2022, the Tidewell Foundation delivered 428 meals to patients and families across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties in the care of Tidewell Hospice and Empath Home Health, through the support of its catering partners, colleagues, volunteers and donors.

“Providing these meals is such a simple way to ensure a memorable Thanksgiving to people at a difficult time in their lives, said Tidewell Foundation President Debbie Mason. “The meals are always received with smiles and gratitude. They allow families to have a stress-free holiday together.”

“Tidewell Foundation has been an incredible partner of ours, giving us the ability to reach so many individuals and their families during difficult transitional times. The holiday season can be stressful for everyone, but as chefs and members of our community, it is an honor to offer support to hospice patients and their loved ones on Thanksgiving Day, said Dana Johnson, Restaurant Manager PIER 22/GROVE.

“We are honored to partner with Tidewell Foundation to provide Thanksgiving dinners to the families in the care of Tidewell,” said Todd Morton, owner of Morton’s Gourmet Market. “Through the generosity of our customers and Tidewell volunteers, complete meals will be delivered to local families, allowing them to spend quality time together. As always, we feel blessed to be part of such a caring community.”

Annually, Tidewell Hospice provides care for nearly 10,000 patients throughout our region. The Tidewell Foundation provides perpetual support for the world-class care of Tidewell Hospice.

In addition to purchasing meals directly from these catering partners, the community can donate to the Tidewell Foundation to purchase meals on their behalf. A $32.95 donation will provide one heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meal for a local patient and their family.

Please visit tidewellfoundation.org to donate meals and learn more about these opportunities. The deadline to donate is Noon, Monday, Nov. 21. The deadline to purchase meals through Morton’s Gourmet Market is 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, while the deadline to purchase meals through GROVE or PIER 22 is noon Tuesday, Nov. 22.

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About Tidewell Foundation, Inc.
The Tidewell Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation established to ensure perpetual philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice, Empath Home Health and the other affiliates within the Empath Health not-for-profit organization serving Southwest Florida. Charitable contributions to the Tidewell Foundation sustain and grow the critically important programs and services provided. Donor-funded programs offer compassion and comfort to those who need it most in our community by caring for all, regardless of their ability to pay. It starts with generosity and is paid forward with every patient connection, family served, and life changed. Discover how each donation strengthens our community; learn more by visiting
tidewellfoundation.org.