Orange County Rescue Mission Seeks Thanksgiving Food Donations to Help Families in Need

OC RESCUE MISSION SEEKS THANKSIVING

FOOD DONATIONS TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED

Orange County, Calif. (November 14, 2016) – The Orange County Rescue Mission is preparing for the holiday season and is urgently seeking the community’s help to provide Thanksgiving meal items for the homeless families living at the Village of Hope, the Rescue Mission’s transitional living facility.

The organization is seeking over 840 pounds of turkey and ham, 800 pounds of vegetables, several desserts and more to provide a Thanksgiving to remember for formerly homeless men, women and children.

“With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, many of us are reminded of the things we are most grateful for. We often reflect on friends, family and neighbors joining together to enjoy delicious food as well as the company of those who love us,” says Orange County Rescue Mission President, Jim Palmer. “At the OC Rescue Mission, we are dedicated to bringing the holiday spirit to the formerly homeless residents of the Village of Hope, and we need the community’s help in order to share this season of thanks.”

Several of the families who currently live at the Village of Hope have never experienced a traditional Thanksgiving meal, while others reminisce on the times when they were once able to gather around their own table to enjoy a festive meal.

“Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for the things that we are fortunate enough to have, and it is also a season to give to others,” notes Palmer. “Our goal is to give these families a beautiful holiday celebration, and we cannot do it without the open hearts and generosity of the local community.”

The Orange County Rescue Mission is asking the local community to donate specific food items, including:

ENTREES:

• 106 whole turkeys
• 48 whole hams
• 160 lbs of ground pork

SIDES:

• 200 lbs of potatoes
• 360 boxes of stuffing
• 80 lbs of cranberries
• 120 cans of corn

VEGETABLES:

• 120 bags of green beans
• 100 bags of carrots
• 30 lbs of mushrooms
• 650 onions

DESSERTS:

• 80 cans of pumpkin puree
• 50 boxes of cake mix
• 50 lbs of white sugar
• 110 bottles of maple syrup

EXTRAS:

• 90 containers of butter
• 24 lbs of garlic
• 100 boxes of breadcrumbs
• 75 lbs of bacon

Those who wish to donate Thanksgiving meal items may drop off donations at the Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope, located at 1 Hope Drive in the city of Tustin, California, or contact Haley Duffy at 714-247-4389 or haley.duffy@rescuemission.org. The donation warehouse is open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

About the Orange County Rescue Mission

The Orange County and Inland Empire Rescue Missions are part of a privately funded non-profit organization that uses Biblical principles in its programs such as relationships, finance, and parenting. The Rescue Mission’s innovative facilities and programs provide food assistance and shelter in addition to counseling, education, job training, mental wellness, life skills training, and medical services to provide a solid foundation for the transition to a self-sufficient life. Its programs and dedication to going above and beyond have earned the organization numerous recognitions including Charity Navigator’s highest rating of 4-Stars. To make a donation or inquire about volunteer opportunities with the Rescue Mission, please contact (714) 247-4320 or visit www.rescuemission.org.