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Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

We hope to deliver more than 500 meals this Thanksgiving so we need you to help reach our goal!

Thanksgiving Delivery Drivers Needed, Kokomo Rescue Mission, 2024

Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

We hope to deliver more than 500 meals this Thanksgiving, so we need you to help us reach everyone!

What you need to know:

You must register by completing the form linked below.

Deliveries will be from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Thanksgiving Day.

Drivers will need to be at Grace United Methodist Church, (219 W. Mulberry St, Kokomo) at 10:30 AM Thanksgiving morning (November 28). We will have people directing traffic and providing you with delivery information when you arrive.

APPLY FOR YOUR

RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS BOX

We will be taking applications October 28 - November 7, 2024

Red Ribbon Christmas boxes contain gifts for every member of your household, paper products, hygiene items, and a grocery gift card to help you celebrate Christmas. This is an income-qualified program.

Explore application times and locations below:

Howard County

Grace United Methodist Church

219 W. Mulberry St, Kokomo, IN 46901

Monday, Oct. 28

10:00 AM - Noon

3:00 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 29

10:00 AM - Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 30

10:00 AM - Noon

3:00 - 5:30 PM

Friday, Nov. 1

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cass County

Emmaus Mission

805 Spencer St, Logansport, IN 46947

Tuesday, Nov. 5

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Clinton County

Paul Phillippe Resource Center

401 W. Walnut St, Frankfort, IN 46041

Wednesday, Nov. 6

3:00 - 5:30 PM

Miami County

Zion Chapel Church

915 S. Broadway Ave, Peru, IN 46970

Thursday, Nov. 7

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Requirements for Income-Qualifying

  1. A current government issued photo ID required for ALL adults in household                              
  2. Social Security cards and Birth Certificates or proof of birth dates for ALL household members             
  3. Proof of household incomeโ€”this could be one of the following items:

Current food stamp card along with a grocery receipt less than 30 days-old. Receipt must show an EBT F/S balance greater than $0.00 sometime during the last 30 days. 

Current letter from Family Services documenting you are approved for food stamps and date approved.

Recent award letter from TANF, SSI, or SSDI or a letter stating that an application has been approved for government assistance (these letters may be obtained from the appropriate agency).

If you live in subsidized housing (you receive government assistance with paying your rent) you MUST show a copy of your lease or the current re-certification letter.

A copy of last year's IRS 1040 Tax form.

Thanksgiving Feast


There are several ways you can choose to enjoy our Thanksgiving Feast this year:

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๐Ÿš— ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†: Call the Mission at (765) 456-3838 from November 4-25 (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM) to arrange delivery within Kokomo city limits. Meals will be delivered between 10:30 AM-12:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day.


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Thanksgiving Feast, Kokomo Rescue Mission, Thanksgiving Day, Drive Thru, Pick Up, Delivery

**NOW CLOSED**

RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS BOXES

We took applications October 28 - November 7, 2024

Applications for our Red Ribbon Christmas boxes are now closed. Please follow our Facebook Page for updates in early October 2025 for application dates and times. Merry Christmas, everyone!

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Deliver Red Ribbon Christmas Boxes

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Deliver Red Ribbon Christmas Boxes

We want you to be a part of our Red Ribbon Christmas Program by delivering gifts to those who qualify! We will deliver in Howard County on Friday, December 15, 2023 beginning at 7:30 AM.

What you need to know:

You must register by completing the form linked below.

We will need a copy of your valid driver's license.

You need at least one other person with you to deliver gifts.

We want you to be a part of our Red Ribbon Christmas Program by delivering gifts to those who qualify!

Female Christmas box delivery driver in car

Wrap Gifts for Red Ribbon Christmas

Red Ribbon Christmas Gift Wrapping

Wrap Gifts for Red Ribbon Christmas

Every year we hold our Red Ribbon Christmas Outreach that provides gifts, toys, groceries, and toiletries for families and individuals around North Central Indiana. But we have thousands of gifts to wrap and need volunteers to help us prepare for the Christmas season. Sign up below to help us continue this amazing program.

2024 Fall Food Drive - September 9-29

Fall Food Drive 2024 - Save the Date

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

--Help feed hungry people in our community--

You, your family, your church, and/or your business can gather non-perishable, non-expired food items to help feed our hungry neighbors.


Churches, in particular, may participate in the annual Fall Food Drive competition, where the top three churches (the ones donating the most food by weight) can win the elusive Canned Goods Trophies!

If youโ€™d like to participate in Kokomo Rescue Missionโ€™s 2024 Fall Food Drive, be sure to save the dates of September 9-29. And definitely tell your people to start saving up those non-perishable, non-expired foods (see ideas below).

Beef Stew โ€ข Broth & Sauces โ€ข Canned Beans (all varieties) โ€ข Canned Vegetables (all varieties) โ€ข Chili & Soups โ€ข Cream Soups โ€ข Dry Pasta โ€ข Pasta Sauce โ€ข Peanut Butter โ€ข Salad Dressings โ€ข Spices โ€ข Canned Chicken โ€ข Canned Fruit โ€ข Canned Tuna โ€ข Meals in a Can (Ravioli, Chicken & Dumplings, etc.)


SAVE THE DATE: Back to School 2025

Want to help give out new shoes, underwear, and socks to students in need? Save the dates of July 8-11 and check back here in May for more information!

Want to volunteer for events?

Fill out a volunteer application or contact the Volunteer/Events Coordinator at 765-456-3838 for more information.