Connecting Potholder Weavers with Food Pantries and Families in need.
2026 marks the six-year anniversary of fostering community and connection through the Thanksgiving Potholder Project! As this initiative has become a cherished tradition, we are thrilled to continue offering talented potholder weavers and artisans the opportunity to contribute to the national effort and also to support them in their local efforts. By donating their hand-woven potholders, weavers help food pantries support families in need at Thanksgiving – uniting strangers in a spirit of generosiy and care.
Potholder artisans and weavers from all over the U.S.A. are sharing their work with families in need! Thanks to their support, we are thrilled to introduce THXGPP Coordinators in 6 states across both coasts. Together, we will share potholders with approximately 2,000 families. The 2026 Coordinators and the food pantries they serve are listed by state:
- Massachusetts: Wellspring Multiservice Center, Hull, MA serving about 500+ families
- Maryland: Guardian Angel Food Pantry in Baltimore, MD serving about 100 families
- Maryland: Franciscan Center Food Distribution Program in Baltimore, MD serving 600+
- New Hampshire: A Common Table, Portsmouth, NH, serving about 250 families
- New Jersey: St. Margaret’s Church Pantry, Whippany, NJ serving about 250 families
- Virginia: Burke United Methodist Church Food Coop, Burke, VA serving about 250 families
- Washington: Two pantries are in discussion about accepting contributions. THXGPP just moved here -look for updates soon!
With your support, we look forward to bringing the dignity and warmth of sharing functional art with the kitchens of financially struggling families. Your contributions are deeply valued by the entire community. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future by connecting people and spreading joy one great potholder at a time!
About Us
Why Potholders?
Hand-woven Potholders are essential kitchen tools that bring safety, warmth, and a touch of artistry to every home. For families facing financial challenges, updating kitchen tools or replacing worn-out potholders can be a luxury they can’t afford, leaving them with less protection and comfort in their kitchens. This is where the weaving community makes a difference.
As a lifelong potholder weaver and an active participant in online communities dedicated to potholder loom weaving, I’ve seen the incredible work of these artisans – including beginners! Many are eager to find meaningful places to share their creations. As a food pantry volunteer and sometimes customer, I’ve experienced the profound impact of receiving support during tough times.
By connecting weavers with food pantries, we offer families in need more than just functional kitchen safety tools, but also a sense of dignity, recognition, and cheer that comes from receiving a high-quality, thoughtfully created gift for their home. In this way, we all share in the joy of connection and generosity. Namaste.
How You Can Help
Where to Send Potholders
| Massachusetts Pat Martin, LCSW Vice President of Program Development Wellspring Multiservice Center 814 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 |
| Maryland – Franciscan Center Jessica Clark Franciscan Center 101 W 23rd Street Baltimore, MD 21218 |
| Maryland – Guardian Angel Church of the Guardian Angel 2629 Huntingdon Ave Baltimore, MD 21211 |
| New Hampshire Jan Smith On behalf of A Common Table 14 Stone Quarry Drive, Apt. 309 Durham, NH 03824 |
| New Jersey Sherrie Miller On Behalf of St. Margaret’s Church Pantry 7 Jaque Terrace Whippany, NJ 07981 |
| Virginia Farah Greely, Outreach Director Burke UMC Community Co-op 6200 Burke Centre Parkway Burke , VA 22015 |
| Washington Beth Myers, Founder Thanksgiving Potholder Project 14307 Greenwood Ave. N Ste. 103 Seattle, WA 98133 |
ADD A STORY! Feel welcome to include a brief note about the story behind your potholders. Holiday wishes or thoughts of goodwill also add meaning to your donation. A potholder’s story matters! We’ll be sure to package the story with your potholders so the recipients can enjoy them all the more.
Money & Supplies Donations – ?
Money contributions will be used for website hosting, to offset out-of-pocket costs, and to fund 2026 – 2027 community-building efforts by offering free potholder weaving classes. Out-of-pocket costs are anticipated to be roughly $1,000 in 2026. Please email THXGPP@gmail.com to arrange a contribution.
Supplies! We also accept loom, hook, and loops contributions! If you have excess inventory to offload, we can find it a home. Please ship directly to: Beth Myers, THXGPP, 14307 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133.
A note on supplies: When THXGPP offers free weaving workshops, we like to provide supplies and equipment for all with no embarrassing family income questions asked.
Dignity in community development means not always calling attention to someone’s difficulties.
Thank you for your help in providing supplies that will ensure we can bring a wider community together with dignity and creative fun for all.
THANK YOU!
Questions?
Please contact Beth for more info.
THXGPP@Gmail.com
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