Sharing Warmth and Gratitude: Our Annual Holiday Basket Giveaway

This year’s Holiday Food Basket Giveaway took place on Tuesday, November 25, at our Downtown LA campus. What once started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a heartfelt community tradition that continues to make a lasting impact.

For more than 25 years, our Holiday Food Basket Giveaway has been one of LuskinOIC’s most meaningful traditions, created to ensure that every patient and family in our community could enjoy the Thanksgiving they deserved. What began as a small effort to give back grew into a beloved event that brought together staff, volunteers, and community partners to support families each year.

Five years ago, the program became even more personal. Through family surveys, our team began tailoring each basket to meet the specific needs and wishes of the families we served, creating a more thoughtful and dignified experience. From pantry staples to festive favorites, each basket was assembled with care and gratitude, reflecting the compassion and generosity that define our community.

Over the years, our Holiday Food Basket Giveaway became more than an event; it became a celebration of unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of giving. No matter what challenges our community faced, LuskinOIC families, staff, and volunteers came together to ensure that everyone could share in the warmth, joy, and togetherness that the holiday season represents.

Together, we shared gratitude, hope, and the joy of giving, one basket at a time.