Gardiner, Hallowell schools prepare Thanksgiving baskets for area families Both Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School have seen an increase in need for — and support from — community members. Share National Honor Society members and faculty advisors pack Thanksgiving boxes with food Friday in the Little Theater at Gardiner Area High School. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal When the organization that has helped Hall-Dale Middle and High School put together Thanksgiving baskets for families over the holiday was unable to do so this year, school councilor Tara Kierstead emailed staff in search of any other leads. She was hoping someone might know an organization that could donate some local food or a place that might donate money.