FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Hundreds of local families will be getting a free Thanksgiving meal this weekend from the LeRoy Page 23rd Annual Turkey Basket Giveaway.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, Mel Johnson, Meijer Food Stores and the Community Harvest Food Bank in collaboration with other volunteers and community donors will provide 300 free Thanksgiving meals to needy families in the community on Saturday, November 20, 2021 between 11 am and 2 pm.
“It marks the 23rd year of the LeRoy Page Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway which, prior to the pandemic, was provided as a fully prepared sit down dinner,” said Mel Johnson who helped provide the turkeys and stepped into the role when Page passed away several years ago. “He asked me to keep it going.”
While Johnson provided the turkeys along with help from Meijer Food Stores, the Community Harvest Food Bank provided all the side dishes, fixings and dessert.
“Our relationship with Boys & Girls Club goes back years, and we are proud to be partners in this special food distribution,” said Carmen Cumberland, President and CEO of Community Harvest Food Bank. “Our mission is to alleviate hunger, and I can’t think of a better way to fulfill that mission than to help provide holiday meals to area families. With this collaboration, this holiday season will be filled with warmth and cheer instead of food insecurity for 300 families.”
Other supporters include the Indiana Black Expo, Ayres Communication, Grateful Ministries Dr. Alan McGee and various community volunteers.
“The club provides a spacious and safe drive-thru to help feed those most in need.,” added Joe Jordan, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne. “Food insecurity remains a major issue in our community.”
Event details:
What:
LeRoy Page
23rd Annual
Turkey Basket
Drive-Thru Giveaway
Where:
Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne
2609 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
When:
Saturday November 20, 2021
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
