Mission of Hope taking donations for 2025 Cyber Barrel Drive

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Mission of Hope, a ministry that provides resources for students and families in poverty across rural Appalachia, is hosting its annual Cyber Barrel Drive.

The drive allows people to buy toys, food, hygiene products and clothes for the ministry’s cause. The donations go to 29 Appalachian elementary schools.

This year, the group has two wishlists for anyone willing to contribute: one for Walmart and one for Amazon.

The donation drive runs through Dec. 9.