MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Contact: Marvin Harrell, Communications & Marketing Consultant
Crossfire Ministries
contact@crossfireministries.org
Crossfire Ministries Invites Media to Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Serving 2,500 Families
Interview, photography and video opportunities available Monday afternoon, November 23
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Crossfire Ministries invites local news outlets to attend its annual Thanksgiving meal distribution on Monday afternoon, 2:00 pm, November 23, 2026, at its grocery warehouse, 3975 N. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs.
Crossfire plans to distribute 2,500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to families on November 23–24. Each box includes a turkey or chicken, fresh produce, canned vegetables and dessert items, helping local families prepare a complete holiday meal. Meal boxes go to families who registered in advance; the distribution is not open to walk-up visitors. Media are invited to cover the event and interview guests, with their permission.
The event offers a compelling visual story of community generosity and an opportunity to explore the ongoing challenges of food insecurity in Colorado Springs and El Paso County, where 1 in 8 El Paso County residents experienced food insecurity in 2024 (Feeding America).
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY
WHAT: Crossfire Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Box Distribution
WHEN: Monday, November 23, 2026
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Afternoon — [2 - 3 pm]
WHERE: Crossfire Ministries Grocery Warehouse
3975 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
INTERVIEWS: Deb Pinyerd, Community Relations, is available for interviews about the Thanksgiving distribution event.
PHOTO & VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteers preparing and distributing Thanksgiving meal boxes
Rows of holiday meal boxes ready for distribution
Families receiving Thanksgiving groceries, with permission
Behind-the-scenes footage of Crossfire's grocery warehouse and distribution operations
Interviews with leadership and volunteers, subject to availability and consent
MORE THAN A THANKSGIVING MEAL
Last year, Crossfire distributed Thanksgiving meal boxes to 2,500 families, up from 2,100 the previous year.
The Thanksgiving distribution is one part of Crossfire's year-round mission. Supported by a network of 506 volunteers, Crossfire Ministries provides no-cost groceries, clothing and care to neighbors facing difficult circumstances.
On average, Crossfire Ministries provides assistance to 1,500 families each Tuesday through Thursday and 250 families on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month throughout El Paso County. This support is offered through Crossfire's no-cost grocery store, where the freedom of shopping and dignity of choice are central to the experience.
Additional Visuals: Crossfire will hold a Thanksgiving meal box preparation day on Saturday, November 21. Photographs from that event will be available to news outlets upon request.
MEDIA RSVP & INTERVIEW COORDINATION
News outlets planning to attend are encouraged to contact Marvin Harrell in advance to coordinate interviews, filming and photography.
Marvin Harrell, Communications & Marketing Consultant
contact@crossfireministries.org
719-229-4083
About Crossfire Ministries
Crossfire Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit serving Colorado Springs and El Paso County through no-cost groceries, clothing, and care. Its mission is to show the love of God to people in tight places while preserving dignity, providing practical resources, and strengthening community connections.
“Together, we can keep El Paso County fed. Every act of generosity fills more than shelves—it fills hearts with hope.”
