WE CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BIG GIVE!
The Big Give is our annual Christmas giveaway to provide hope and cheer this holiday season. We fill up your car with a food box designed to give you everything you need to make Christmas dinner for your family. Inside each box is a ham, a bag of potatoes, canned vegetables, dessert and bread. Bring the family! There is a chance to catch a photo with Santa and giveaways for the whole family. Registration is required to attend and receive a box.
December 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Need help registering? Our team is happy to assist you beginning at 9:00 AM! Enter through Door A.
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
We want you to know that God sees you and he cares for you. You are a big deal to us because you are a big deal to God. And we hope that you participate in The Big Give and go home with more than a box of food for a Christmas meal. We hope you go home with renewed joy and encouragement!
We have weekly services on Sundays at 9:15 & 11:00 AM. You can come as you are. We'll be in an all new building with an expanded worship center and kids space! We'd love to have you be part of our church family; come try us out one Sunday and see how much God loves you! You are welcome anytime!
We have weekly services on Sundays at 9:15 & 11:00 AM. You can come as you are. We'll be in an all new building with an expanded worship center and kids space! We'd love to have you be part of our church family; come try us out one Sunday and see how much God loves you! You are welcome anytime!
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Everyone must register to participate.
Registration opens November 30 at 8:00 AM.
Registration will happen very fast, usually in less than a day's time. So please mark your calendar and set an alarm to register within the first few hours.
When you register, you will select a time frame that works for your family to pick up your dinner box at The River Church (5316 S Western Ave, Marion, IN 46953). Make sure to mark the time you registered.! It is required that you pick up the box in person on December 12th or your box will be given to a family on the wait list. There is no need to come earlier than your assigned time. We will not give away your box until the end of the event. Wait time is typically 20-40 minutes. Enter off of State Road 9 and our team will direct you. While you wait, we will have people to chat with you and you will have ability to sign up for our free giveaway prizes.
Registration opens November 30 at 8:00 AM.
Registration will happen very fast, usually in less than a day's time. So please mark your calendar and set an alarm to register within the first few hours.
When you register, you will select a time frame that works for your family to pick up your dinner box at The River Church (5316 S Western Ave, Marion, IN 46953). Make sure to mark the time you registered.! It is required that you pick up the box in person on December 12th or your box will be given to a family on the wait list. There is no need to come earlier than your assigned time. We will not give away your box until the end of the event. Wait time is typically 20-40 minutes. Enter off of State Road 9 and our team will direct you. While you wait, we will have people to chat with you and you will have ability to sign up for our free giveaway prizes.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT THE BIG GIVE
This is the biggest event of the year for our dream team and it’s all hands on deck. There are options to serve for the whole family from loading boxes, welcoming guests, guiding traffic, or even dressing up as a Christmas character. You can serve in the morning, the afternoon, or all day!
New this year! Box packing will occur the night before on Friday, December 11th at 6pm.
Help us pack over 1000 boxes in just a few hours.
New this year! Box packing will occur the night before on Friday, December 11th at 6pm.
Help us pack over 1000 boxes in just a few hours.
