Mission Thanksgiving 2024 Abilene Tx. Nov 23, 2021 / 03:00 pm cst. Nov 17, 2018 / 05:17 am cst. Mission thanksgiving, a yearly drive to collect items for those in need in abilene, celebrates its 22nd year thursday and friday, offering a choice of venues for. Updated fri, november 17th 2023 at 5:54 pm.