‘Mission Thanksgiving’ to Help Abilene Needy November 18th & 19th
Once again, it's time for Mission Thanksgiving, but this year will be different from those in the past. This year's event will be two days, instead of just one. November 18th will take place at Love & Care Ministries, at 233 Fanin, then Friday, November 19th, at Arrow Ford, from 7 am-7 pm.
Mission Thanksgiving is an annual food, clothing, and monetary fundraiser that aids Love & Care Ministries efforts to help the poor and homeless of the Abilene area.
So, time to clean out those closets, pantries, and spare change cups. This event doesn't only help out the homeless, but it also helps out the needy in the Big Country.
There are many that are going through tough times right now that need a little extra help and this benefits them as well. Financial hardship, cold weather, and the streets aren't age-specific.
People of all ages, including the elderly and children, need our help.
What items are being requested for donation?
- Anything that is in good shape that you would like to share.
- Socks
- Underwear
- Boots
- Coats
- Blankets
- Sleeping Bags
- Clothing
- Bottled Water
- Non-perishable Food
- Pop-top cans are very good for the food bags
- A food distribution/transport van
- Thermal Underwear
- Travel size personal hygiene items
- Toys
- Monetary Donations
Even if you have nothing to donate, you can still help out by participating as a volunteer. Contact Love & Care Ministries for ways you can help.
- Love & Care Ministries
- 233 Fannin Street
- Abilene, TX 79603
- Website
- Phone: 325-670-0246 & 325-670-0499
Although there are many agencies in Abilene that work with the disadvantaged, Mission: Thanksgiving’s efforts all go to support Love and Care Ministries. This organization goes to the streets of Abilene daily and travels to various areas where homeless people camp to provide food, clothes, and assistance wherever they are needed.
With just 36¢, Love and Care Ministries can create 1 sack lunch. $10 is enough to feed 27 people, and $500 can make 1,388 meals! Even the smallest donations can help make a difference in these people’s lives.
There are an estimated 400+ residential homeless people in Abilene, and about 2,000 more transient homeless travel through Abilene each year. Children make up 20% of these numbers, which do not include the poor who benefit from the food and clothing services. That said, it is obvious just how many people benefit from drives like Mission Thanksgiving.