Rome Rotary Thanksgiving Food Drop-Off at Rome Rescue Mission, Thu. Nov. 19
Drive up, hand over a turkey or a bag of canned goods without leaving your car, and help feed Rome neighbors on Thanksgiving.
Rome Rotary is collecting Thanksgiving food for the Rome Rescue Mission on Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at the mission, 413 E. Dominick St. in Rome. It's a drive-up drop-off: volunteers take donations right from your vehicle, per the Rome Sentinel.
What to bring
| Thanksgiving dinner | Pantry staples |
|---|---|
| Turkeys | Baked beans, canned soup |
| Stuffing mix, instant potatoes, rice | Peanut butter and jelly |
| Gravy, canned vegetables | Pasta sauce, tuna |
| Desserts | Shelf-stable snacks, canned fruit |
Everything collected goes toward the Rescue Mission's Thanksgiving meals for people in need in the Rome area. The mission is also asking for money to cover its annual Thanksgiving meal service, the Sentinel reported separately.
Can't make the Thursday window? Contact details for other drop-off times weren't published, so check with the Rome Rescue Mission directly.
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