By Hannah Becker
The River Food Pantry

It’s almost time for Thanksgiving once again. Imagine the stress many Northside families feel during the holiday season. For some, a $25 Thanksgiving turkey just doesn’t fit into their budget. You can help these struggling families by giving the Gift of Gobble. In 2015 The River distributed 840 turkeys during Thanksgiving week and served 950 meals during The River’s annual Thanksgiving feast. In order to provide enough turkeys this year, The River needs your help.

Here is what you can do:

• Donate a turkey (or two or three or more) by Friday, Nov. 11, to be served the following Friday at The River’s annual Thanksgiving Feast; or
• Donate one or more turkeys by Friday, Nov. 18, to be distributed to families for their own Thanksgiving celebrations; or
• Donate $25 for every turkey you’d like to see given to a family in our community. Specify “Turkey” in the designation box when you make that donation online; and
• Spread the word to your churches, businesses, friends and neighbors.

If you have any questions, visit our website at www.riverfoodpantry.org or send an email to river@riverfoodpantry.org.