As more individuals and families struggle to make ends meet, Open Door Mission (opendoormission.org) is preparing to serve an increased number of people this holiday season and is asking local businesses, organizations, families and individuals to help meet the growing need.
One of the most urgent ways to help is by hosting a Turkey ’N Fixins Food Drive to provide Thanksgiving meals for neighbors in need. Groups can collect holiday favorites such as stuffing, mashed potatoes, canned fruit, turkeys, hams and other food items that help make a Thanksgiving meal possible.
The community can also bring Christmas joy to children through a Project Santa Toy Drive, collecting new toys such as toddler toys, action figures, dolls, Barbies, toy cars and Play-Doh sets.
A Christmas Bells Drive helps ensure adults experiencing hardship are remembered at Christmas, with needed items including new men’s and women’s underwear, deodorant, men’s large and XL gloves and other essentials.
Every drive, donation and purchase helps Open Door Mission respond to the increased need and bring hope to neighbors this holiday season.
Learn how to host a drive or shop the Amazon Wish List at opendoormission.org/get-involved/current-needs.