Volunteers will be posted around the "sland at major intersections, from Wahiawa to Wai'anae, Pearl City to Hawai'i Kai, and Kane'ohe to Kailua, all dressed in Santa hats, ready to take donations to help the homeless.

River of Life Mission is partnering with Salem Media of Hawaii including 95.5 The Fish and Oldies 107.9 and AM690 KHCM radio stations to help raise awareness of the homeless issue and bring some comfort to those less fortunate. 95.5 The Fish, the Oldies 107.9 and AM690 KHCM DJs will be broadcasting live from Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch, and Crab Restaurant on Nimitz Highway.

For every River of Life special meal purchased that day, Sam Choy's will donate $3 to "Christmas in July."

Donations will help start up a women's residential program and help fund existing programs. Last year, River of Life Mission served its highest number of in-house meals — an increase of more than 12 percent within two years.