Oxford Sisters Continue Thanksgiving Food Drive for Families

Hazel and Alice continued their Little Friendsgiving food drive on November 8, carrying on a community effort that has provided Thanksgiving help for seven years. The sisters, who are from Oxford, organized the event in partnership with Lighthouse, a nonprofit serving families across Southeast Michigan.

The idea began when Hazel was 4. After seeing a man experiencing homelessness, she asked how she could help. Now 11, Hazel has worked alongside her sister to bring their community into the effort.

The annual drive has grown over the years, with the sisters continuing to focus on helping families in need. This year’s event took place on Sunday, and the partnership with Lighthouse connected the food drive with families across the region. The sisters’ effort began with Hazel’s question and has become a recurring Thanksgiving project involving the wider community.