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A Thanksgiving meal for every neighbor

Thursday, Nov 26, 11 AM - 1 PM, 1512 S. Holtzclaw Ave, free

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Thanksgiving at the Mission is special.

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, family, and sharing our blessings. But for neighbors experiencing homelessness, the holiday often highlights loneliness and hardship. At the Chattanooga Rescue Mission, we open our doors on Thanksgiving Day to provide a warm meal and a welcoming environment—reminding our guests that they matter. For 51 years, the Mission has brought hope to Chattanooga. This Thanksgiving we will continue that tradition by serving a full holiday dinner—turkey, all the fixings, and pie—to anyone who walks through our doors.. Together, we can make sure no one is forgotten this holiday season.

“…he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.” Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭21‬

Ham Count = 0 ~ Hams needed = 55
Join our Thanksgiving team

There are many ways you can help us prepare for Thanksgiving Day.

  • Volunteer to help us serve food to the homeless and the community on Thanksgiving Day (We are sorry, registration is now closed. Please see other ways you can help)

  • Volunteer to help us prepare turkeys and hams at our annual Turkey Pull the day before Thanksgiving (registration is now open and we need volunteers)

  • Give food for the Thanksgiving meal (we especially need hams)

    • Please see the food donation list below

  • Donate items for the Thanksgiving Day gift table (suggested list available)

  • Help distribute flyers to invite our community to the meal

  • Host a canned food drive (this helps us feed the homeless through the winter)

  • Host a jean drive (we are low on jeans for homeless men)

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Food Needed for Thanksgiving Day

  • Whole turkeys

  • Whole hams

  • Stuffing (Prefer BIG boxes with 6 - 6 oz packs per box)

  • Gravy in jars or cans

  • Green beans (# 10 cans are most helpful)

  • Cranberry sauce

  • Rolls (Hawaiian King)

  • Chicken Broth in cartons or cans

  • Sweet tea - sweet and unsweetened

  • Lemonade

  • Water bottles

  • Desserts: Pies and cakes

  • Cups (12 oz clear plastic cups)

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1512 S. Holtzclaw Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404

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