Event Tomorrow, November 25, at Old National Events Plaza
Evansville, IN — November 24, 2025 — The Evansville Rescue Mission (ERM) is honored to host its 104th annual Gobbler Gathering tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, at the Old National Events Plaza. This longstanding Evansville Thanksgiving tradition will provide 2,500 pre-registered families with a full 70-pound food box containing everything needed to prepare a proper holiday meal.
Service times for distribution are scheduled for 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM. available this year.
Please note: All boxes are pre-registered, and no additional or walk-up registrations are This year’s Gobbler Gathering marks a significant increase from the ERM’s original plan to distribute 2,200 boxes. Due to the overwhelming need in our community, fueled by record-breaking registrations and ongoing economic pressures, ERM expanded the event once again—bringing the total to 2,500 families served, the highest number in the event’s 103-year history.
“Our community is hurting, and the response we’ve seen over the last several weeks confirmed just how essential this event is for thousands of families across the Tri-State, ” said Tracy Gorman, President/CEO of the Evansville Rescue Mission.
“It is a privilege to do whatever we can to help make Thanksgiving possible for those who are struggling. ” The Gobbler Gathering is powered by generous donors, volunteers, churches, businesses, and partner organizations across Evansville. Each box distributed tomorrow represents the collective impact of a community committed to caring for its neighbors.
