The Thanksgiving holiday truly kicks off a season of giving. When we gather with loved ones for a hearty meal and give thanks, we usher in the holidays and embrace the spirit of the season. Our annual Bust-a-Crust Thanksgiving pie sale, presented by Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, brings together these traditions while staying rooted in Meals on Wheels' mission—to deliver essential services that promote seniors' independence and well-being. This delicious fundraiser helps Meals on Wheels clients, community members, partners, sponsors and volunteers alike share a common holiday bond.
How Bust-a-Crust Works
Meals on Wheels collaborates with community sponsors and partners to sell thousands of pies. Our team members and volunteers then come together to package up thousands of pies the weekend before Thanksgiving during a feel-good, community-driven volunteer event at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. The week of Thanksgiving, Meals on Wheels delivers pie to our clients, senior center partners, community members and everyone who placed a pie order!
Order Thanksgiving Pies
This year, all pies have been generously donated by Sara Lee Frozen Bakery. You get to enjoy a tasty selection of Sara Lee's favorite seasonal pie flavors. Here's how they describe them:
Apple: Our classic pre-baked apple pie filled with orchard-fresh Michigan or Washington apples and a hint of cinnamon and sugar, finished with a golden flaky traditional open-weave crust
Pecan: A tender golden flaky crust is filled with naturally sweet filling, topped wall-to-wall with delicious pecan halves and pieces
Pumpkin: A classic Fall favorite that starts with a tender golden flaky crust, filled with a lightly spiced pumpkin filling that's full of flavor
Bulk Orders
Interested in purchasing pies for your team members, clients or family? We offer a 20% discount on orders of 12 pies or more! If you are local to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, we will include free delivery from our team as well.
Pie it Forward
If pie is not your preferred dessert and you still want to participate in this annual event, you can "pie" it forward to a senior or make a gift in support of our mission.
Sponsor Bust-a-Crust
It takes a village to make this one-of-a-kind fundraiser happen. Sponsors become partners in our mission to benefit the seniors we serve, and we include exclusive perks to sweeten the deal. With multiple sponsorship levels and ways to participate, you and your group help us deliver much more than pies.
Contact Chelsea Eifert, Partnerships & Events Manager, at ceifert@muchmorethanameal.org. Lock in your sponsorship by Oct. 30!
Why Your Purchase Matters
Bust-a-Crust is much more than a pie sale. It is a community-fueled fundraiser that supports essential services for seniors. We reach nearly 11,000 older adults every year throughout 13 counties in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Proceeds from all pie orders and gifts directly benefit the nutrition, connection and protection we provide that keeps seniors independent in the comfort of their own homes.
Bust-a-Crust FAQs
What are the sizes of the pies?
All pies are 10 inches.
What is the ordering deadline?
Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 6.
When and where do I pick up my order?
Pie orders will be ready for pick-up during the week of Thanksgiving at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Detailed instructions will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails.
How many pies do I need to order for free delivery?
Bulk orders of 12 pies or more are eligible for a 20% discount and free delivery within Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. They will be delivered during the week of Thanksgiving.
What are the baking instructions?
None! Pies are frozen and do not require baking. All you need to do is let thaw for 12 hours, serve and enjoy.