Adopt a Family:

Helping Neighbors, Spreading Hope

Our work touches families throughout the year, but the holidays offer a special opportunity to give back in a meaningful way.

Through our Adopt a Family Thanksgiving Food Giveaway and Christmas Gift Program, we hope to make the season brighter, helping families celebrate with less stress, more connection, and a little extra joy. Help us spread joy right here in New Orleans.

Use the form below to nominate a local family who could use a little extra support and kindness this holiday season. Every nomination is kept confidential.

Nominate a Family

How It Works

One

Submit a nomination. Share your contact details, tell us about the family, and why you are nominating them.

Two

We review.  Every nomination is read with care. Families are selected through a fair process that aims to spread support and joy as widely as possible within our available resources.

Three

We connect. Selected families are contacted directly to coordinate support.

“Thank you for helping us get to know our community better through your thoughtful nomination. We look forward to reading every story shared and finding ways to support our neighbors this holiday season. It is our hope that this becomes an ongoing tradition, a reminder that we are here for each other all year.”

— The Crescent City Law Team

Delivery Options

We want every family to receive their holiday meal or gifts in a way that’s safe, convenient, and personal. Our goal is to make the experience as stress-free as possible for both the families and our volunteers.

Delivery and pickup options may include:

  • Home Drop-Off: Our team or volunteers can deliver items directly to the family’s home at an agreed-upon time.
  • Pickup at Crescent City Law: Families may choose to pick up their holiday meal or gifts at our New Orleans office.
  • Meet-Up at a Local Location: In some cases, we may coordinate a meet-up at a nearby community spot for easy handoff.

Final arrangements will be made in direct communication with the families receiving the items to ensure everything is comfortable and convenient.

Important Dates

Thanksgiving 2025

  • Nomination deadline: November 19, 2025
  • Notification date: November 21, 2025

Christmas 2025

  • Nomination deadline: December 10, 2025
  • Notification date: December 12, 2025

Please submit as early as possible so we have time to review and coordinate support.

Nominate a Family

What We Ask From You

When you open the form, be ready to provide:

Your Contact Information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email (primary)
  • Phone (primary)

Your Relationship to the Family

  • Select the option that best describes how you know them

Holiday Selection

  • Choose Thanksgiving or Christmas for your nomination

Family You Are Nominating

  • Nomination first name
  • Nomination last name
  • Nomination primary phone number
  • Nomination primary email address
  • Nomination primary neighborhood (within Greater New Orleans)
  • A brief explanation of why you are nominating them

All information is kept confidential and used only for internal Crescent City Law purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the family have to live in New Orleans?

Nominations should be for families in Greater New Orleans so we can coordinate support effectively.

What if I miss the deadline?

Please still submit. If we cannot include the family this season, we may reach out for future support opportunities.

Will every nominated family receive assistance?

We aim to help as many families as possible, but resources are limited. Notification dates are listed above.

How will the family be contacted?

We contact the nominated family directly at the phone and email you provide.

How is my information used?

Your information is used only to verify the nomination and to follow up if we need more details. It remains confidential.

I want to sponsor or donate. Can I help?

Yes. Please contact our team and we will share ways to support.

Privacy and Respect

We handle every nomination with care and confidentiality. Details are never shared publicly without express permission.

Serving New Orleans with care, compassion, and community spirit.

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