MCKRE Gives has been busy, y'all!
If you're new to MCKRE Gives, here's the heart behind it: Any time you choose to work with us, we donate the first $100 from each closing to the MCKRE Gives fund, which is then distributed to local nonprofits and individuals throughout our community. Since its inception in 2020, MCKRE Gives has raised an incredible $486,449 for local charities—thanks to the clients and partners who make this work possible.
Wondering what we've been up to lately? Here's an update — and it's a good one!
Recipes in a Bag: A Community Effort
This month, our team packed 60 meal bags to distribute to local high schools for families facing food insecurity. These bags were filled with simple, hearty recipes and all the ingredients needed to prepare them at home. Our goal was to help make mealtime a bit easier—and a bit more comforting—for families navigating tough seasons.
Below are a couple of the recipe cards we included:
Each recipe uses accessible, affordable ingredients and is easy to prepare. If you'd like to create meal bags of your own, feel free to use our recipe cards as inspiration!
Even More Ways We're Giving Back
We're also thrilled to share that we've partnered with Son & Sea Realty to match up to $1,000 in donations to help provide Thanksgiving dinner to local families in need—a goal we've already hit!
Just $40 feeds 8–10 people and includes turkey, sides, and dessert.
Want to help us make an even bigger impact? You can donate here: https://gofund.me/56b8f832e
Join Us in Making a Difference This Season
Looking for ways to give back during the holidays? We'd love to keep you in the loop. Sign up for our email list to learn about even more opportunities to support MCKRE Gives initiatives this season.
Sign up here: https://www.marycheathamking.com/email-list
Thank You, From All of Us
Every bag packed, every meal shared, every dollar donated—it all starts with YOU. We're grateful for the chance to support our neighbors, and we're honored to be able to do it alongside such a generous community.