KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Neighbor2Neighbor in Kansas City, Missouri, is preparing for a major Christmas Eve giveaway that will help people experiencing homelessness.
Their plan is to serve about 100 adults and 30 children.
For the past two years, Neighbor2Neighbor joined forces with the Lions Clubs and the Phillipino Nurses Association to provide a breakfast and health fair, but because of COVID-19, things look a little different this year.
Neighbor2Neighbor partnered with the Kansas City World Outreach Lions Club and the Raytown Lions Club to give away gift bags including food, gloves, a winter scarf, socks and a mask on Christmas Day.
Children will also receive toys, coloring books, crayons and gloves.
Neighbor2Neighbor set up a Go Fund Me with a $5,000 goal to help raise money for the holiday giveaway,
The giveaway will take place at Neighbor2Neighbor, 3551 Wabash Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64109, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
—
The Rebound Kansas City is our effort is to help metro residents play a role in moving our community forward. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas to via email to rebound@kshb.com and we welcome you to join in the conversation on the Rebound KC Facebook Group.
Whether you're Getting Back to Work after a layoff, need help Making Ends Meet during these trying times or need tips on Managing the Pressure we're all feeling, The Rebound has resources to find help. We'll also make sure local leaders are Doing What's Right to get Kansas City back track after a three-month shutdown.
Need a job? Be sure to visit our local jobs board powered by Indeed.