The mission hopes to collect 300 turkeys and 150 hams for homeless men, women and children who will be attending the Thanksgiving drive-thru and Christmas community dinner. Thanksgiving is November 26.
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If you would like to help, you can drop off a turkey or ham at the mission building at 1201 E. Main St. in Durham or at the 507 E. Knox St. location.
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The Durham Rescue Mission is North Carolina's oldest and largest long-term homeless shelter. The non-profit provides food, clothing, housing, vocational training, job placement and more to the needy.
It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The mission relies completely on donations for its programs.