This fall, AfroTennis Club is bringing our community together for the second annual Thanksgiving Community Initiative — a month-long effort centered around service, community, and making a meaningful impact during the holiday season.

The initiative begins with a community food drive from October 1 through November 7, where AfroTennis Club members, community partners, local organizations, and supporters will collect approved food and household items to help create Thanksgiving kits for families across the Washington, D.C. area.

Donation drop-off locations and additional food drive details can be found below.

Once the month-long drive concludes, we’ll bring everything together for our Thanksgiving Packing Party on November 14.

The Packing Party is where the community comes together to sort donations, assemble Thanksgiving kits, and prepare them for distribution to local families in time for the holiday. Last year, our community helped create more than 88 Thanksgiving kits, and this year we’re working to expand that impact and serve even more families.

This is more than a volunteer event — it’s a chance to connect, give back, and celebrate community together.

What to Expect

Thanksgiving kit assembly and packing
Volunteer opportunities throughout the event
Light bites and refreshments
Live DJ
Community partners and local organizations
Music, culture, and holiday energy
Opportunities to meet and connect with the AfroTennis Club community

No tennis experience is required to participate in the Packing Party. Just come ready to serve, connect, and help us make an impact this Thanksgiving season.

Following the Packing Party, guests who register separately for our Tennis Clinic & Social can stay for organized drills and open play for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.

Come pack with purpose, connect with community, and help us make this Thanksgiving special for families across D.C.