Box of Love
Monday, Nov. 25 @ 8:00 am
Love in Every Box, Hope in Every Meal
For over 15 years the Mission has worked together with hundreds of volunteers and community partners to distribute more than 1,000 Thanksgiving meals annually during it's Turkey Bag Distribution. As we prepare for this upcoming holiday season, we are thrilled to announce this year's revitalized Thanksgiving outreach - Box of Love!
The Mission will continue to provide all the fixings for a traditional thanksgiving meal for a family of 4-5 people, with a renewed focus on supporting a fun, family-oriented holiday feast.
Each Box of Love includes side dishes, a turkey, homemade dessert, and a family activity!
How to Receive a Box of Love
The Erie City Mission will begin distributing 1,000 boxes on Monday, November 25 at 8 a.m. at their main campus, 1017 French Street, Erie. Distribution of Boxes of Love will continue until boxes are gone. Boxes are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
There is no cost to participate and no identification is required. Breakfast sandwiches and hot beverages will be served to guests waiting in line.
How to Fill a Box
As we begin the preparations for this heartfelt outreach, we are seeking groups and individuals to donate the items including in each box.
How to donate:
- Call the Erie City Mission at 814-452-4421 to reserve the number of boxes you would like to fill.
- After September 3rd, stop by the Mission’s Main campus at 1017 French Street to pick up the bags that will go in each box.
- Fill each bag. (The shopping list will be attached to each bag.)
- Drop off bags at the Mission between Monday, November 11 and Monday, November 18. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you are unable to drop off during this time, please call 814-452-4421 to schedule a different drop off or a pick-up time.
Box of Love Collection Flyer
How to Volunteer for Box of Love
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make the Box of Love Thanksgiving Outreach happen. Consider volunteering during the outreach on Monday, November 25.
Volunteers are needed to help distribute boxes and turkeys, and to serve breakfast sandwiches and hot drinks to guests waiting in line.
Join the Mission’s team of volunteers as we distribute over 1,000 Boxes of Love, each one filled with all the food items needed to make a Thanksgiving meal.
Fill out the interest form below to begin the volunteer application process.