Fredericksburg Area Food Bank’s 8th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, November 4th, 2011

The season of giving is upon us – and the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank is gearing up!

This year, nearly 15,000 people across the Fredericksburg region are receiving food each month through the food bank’s network of 74 food pantries and food assistance organizations. The need has remained steady.

5,000 turkeys, in addition to other food, will be needed to make sure that the area’s hungry do not go without this Thanksgiving.  The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank is asking the community to step forward and donate turkeys as well as the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. A wish list is available on the web site.

This year’s Thanksgiving food and fund drive will kick off tomorrow, November 5th, with a “Turkey Drive By” event at Spotsylvania Towne Centre from 9 a.m.- noon.  For the past 5 years, the food bank has been working alongside former football greats; that means everyone who makes a donation on Saturday will be entered to win an autographed Mike Nelms jersey. Also, this year, Pat Fischer, former Washington Redskins cornerback, has agreed to step in as the guest of honor. Pat will be available to sign autographs for anyone making a donation on Saturday.

“Thanksgiving is just around the corner”, states Oya Oliver, Executive Director of the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank.   “Please remember our neighbors in need this year.”

The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank secures and distributes more than 3.6 million pounds of donated food and grocery products annually! They also lend their support to approximately 74 local charitable agencies, operating more than 190 programs including emergency shelters, food pantries, Club Kids after school snack programs, Food for Life senior feeding programs, Food 4 Kidz weekend feeding sites, and soup kitchens.

Donations of turkeys or other food can also be delivered to the food bank’s warehouse located at 3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg.  The food bank is open to accept donations Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesday until 6 p.m. Monetary donations are also accepted and may be utilized to purchase additional turkeys.

After all, this is what Thanksgiving is all about- helping your fellow man! What will you be thankful for this season?

For more information on the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, please visit their website.

Fredericksburg Area Food Bank - 3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg
P: (540)371.7666
E: info@fredfood.org

Turkey Drive By Event - 137 Spotsylvania Mall, Fredericksburg
P: (540)786.6660

– Jennie Whistler

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