Lonely, Homeless And Hungry Invited To Waterfront Thanksgiving Banquet

November 22, 2016

Hundreds of Escambia County’s homeless, hungry, or lonely community members will be served a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday from 11a.m.-1p.m. at the Waterfront Rescue Mission campus located at 348 West Herman Street.

Those less fortunate in Pensacola aren’t the only community members that benefit from Waterfront’s Thanksgiving Banquet. Becoming involved in the Thanksgiving Banquet is a way for community members and organizations to give back to those in need in their community. There are numerous ways that individuals, groups, or businesses can become involved:

  • Donate food: 104 oz. canned vegetables, desserts, non-perishable foods and gift cards are appreciated.
  • Make a financial donation- $2.23 provides 1 meal, $11.15 provides 5 meals and $22.30 provides 10 meals. Visit www.waterfrontmission.org to donate today!
  • Donate items to prepare for the cold months – coats, jeans, gloves, scarves, hats, blankets, backpacks, socks, sleeping bags, underwear, personal hygiene items, etc.
  • Volunteer, visit www.waterfrontmission.org

All item donations can be delivered to Waterfront Rescue Mission located at 348 West Herman Street, Pensacola, FL. To find out more about the Thanksgiving Banquet or to make a financial donation visit www.waterfrontmission.org or call (850) 478-4027.

Pictured: Last year’s Thanksgiving banquet at the Waterfront Rescue Mission. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News