Mobile Meals Holiday Gifts

Holiday gift bags are needed for Mobile Meals, who will be delivering hot, delicious meals to over 700 homebound seniors in Knox County on Christmas morning.

Donate gift bags between November 27 – December 11 at

L.T. Ross Building

2247 Western Ave., Mon – Fri, 8am – 4:30pm

Grayson Subaru

8729 Kingston Pike, Mon – Fri,  9am – 8pm & Sat  9am – 6pm

Download the 2023 Gift Guide Here

Suggested Gift Selections

Please include 1-3 items from each category

 Utility

  • Magnifying glass, large pens, stationary, notepads, large print puzzles and books, flashlights, batteries, night light, pill boxes, coloring books and supplies

Personal Care

  • Lip balms, bars of soap, small size toiletries (less than 8oz), combs/brushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, nail clippers/files, tissues

Home and Kiitchen

  • Hand towels, washcloths, dishtowels, dish liquid, sponges, plug-in air fresheners, fridge magnets, jar openers, soft-grip can openers

Comfort

  • Throws (lap robes), socks (non-skid), scarves, gloves, hats, small umbrellas, face masks

Mark each bag as Male, Female, or Either.

Package gifts in a small or medium gift bag (no larger than 13”x11”).

Do not include food items, candles, glass, or clothing in your gift bags.

New items only. Handmade items (scarves, blankets, etc) are welcome!

While the holidays are considered a time to come together, many homebound and socially isolated older adults are unable to gather with loved ones to celebrate the season.

Each year, Mobile Meals volunteers dedicate their Christmas morning to delivering nutritious meals and warm holiday greetings to homebound seniors across Knox County.

In addition to a meal, each senior receives a holiday gift bag generously donated by you and other friends in the community. For many, this may be their only visitor that day.

Volunteers are needed all holiday season. Visit knoxseniors.org/mobile to learn how to join our family of volunteers.

Call (865) 524-2786 or email sara.keel@cacnutrition.org with any questions