The Denver Rescue Mission needs an additional 4,000 frozen turkeys donated to feed the homeless and the poor at its annual Thanksgiving banquet.
The mission has collected 2,000 of its 6,000-turkey goal, and the last day donations can be made it Nov. 21.
Every year, the mission collects enough food to give 1,000 homeless people a Thanksgiving dinner the night before Thanksgiving as well as distribute 1,250 food boxes to low-income families throughout the week of the holidays, spokeswoman Greta Walker said.
The mission also fills food requests from other agencies in the metro area that are feeding the homeless, which is why people should make donations as early as possible, Walker said.
After two food drives, the mission has collected more than 300,000 pounds of food for this year’s holidays, and 552,000 meals at five locations were served last year.
Donations are accepted at the Lawrence Street Shelter, 23rd and Lawrence streets; The Crossing, 6090 Smith Road; and the Ministry Outreach Center, 2501 E. 46th Ave.
Cassie Hewlings: 303-954-1638 or chewlings@denverpost.com
