🎁 Friendship Baptist Church Launches Holiday Outreach for Mexico & West Virginia

As the holiday season approaches, a local church is rallying the community to extend compassion beyond the region. Friendship Baptist Church in Hixson is coordinating two major charitable efforts-one bringing Christmas gifts to children in Mexico, and another providing Thanksgiving meals to 205 families in West Virginia.

📍 Christmas Gifts for Children in Mexico

Brenda Combs is leading the church’s Mexico outreach, collecting donations to ensure that children who might otherwise receive nothing this Christmas will have a gift to open. ✨ For some of these children, a single present represents their only Christmas memory of the year. The church welcomes donations of any amount, and contributors can give directly to Brenda or use the church’s Venmo account (noted in the church’s Facebook profile). Those giving through Venmo should write “Mexico” in the payment note to ensure the donation reaches the right effort.

🦃 Thanksgiving Meals for West Virginia Families

In partnership with Jacob’s Heart Ministry, Friendship Baptist Church is collecting nonperishable Thanksgiving sides to help stock 205 holiday meals for families in West Virginia. 🥫 The ministry is seeking instant mashed potatoes, canned green beans, canned yams, and other shelf-stable sides. Donors can contribute through Jacob’s Heart Ministry’s Facebook page or via Venmo at @Tammy-Spencer-71. Like the Mexico campaign, Venmo donors should note their contribution’s purpose in the payment memo.

🗓️ Deadline & How to Help

Both donation drives conclude this Saturday, November 14. Community members interested in participating can reach out to Brenda and Mike Combs for the Mexico initiative or visit Jacob’s Heart Ministry’s Facebook page for Thanksgiving meal details. Whether giving a small amount or a full box of supplies, every contribution directly impacts families facing the holidays with limited resources.

The church emphasizes that these outreach efforts reflect its commitment to serving beyond its immediate community-extending the spirit of gratitude and generosity across state lines during the season when it matters most. ❤️