Kansas City shelters in urgent need of assistance for Thanksgiving feasts [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo — As the Thanksgiving season approaches, two of Kansas City’s vital shelters, Shelter KC and City Union Mission, are reaching out to the community for help in ensuring a warm and hearty Thanksgiving for those in need.

Shelter KC and City Union Mission have been serving the community for years, providing shelter, warmth and nourishment to those experiencing homelessness. This Thanksgiving, the shelters are facing a significant challenge due to increased demand and limited resources.

“We’re in need of our Thanksgiving food drive items. And things are a little slow this year,” said Eric Burger, Executive Director for Shelter KC. “Those canned goods that we need and things like stuffing and yams are very important this time of year for us.”

With a growing population of unhoused individuals and families in the city, the shelters are urgently seeking donations of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, …