Turkey Giveaway for Families in Need at Ballpark This Wednesday
Families in need will be able to get a free turkey at LMCU Ballpark this Wednesday, March 10.
MLive reports that Meijer, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Feeding America West Michigan, and the West Michigan Whitecaps have come together to provide nearly 6,000 frozen turkeys.
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The turkey giveaway is 10a.m. to 3p.m. (or until supplies last) at LMCU Ballpark (formerly Fifth Third Ballpark) at 4500 W. River Dr. NE in Comstock Park. Volunteers will place the turkey in your trunk or back seat, so there will be no need to exit your vehicle.
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Meijer partnering with Whitecaps and others to donate 6,000 turkeys
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COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. â Meijer alongside the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Feeding America West Michigan and the West Michigan Whitecaps will donate 6,0000 turkeys to families in need in the parking lot of LMCU.
âThe pandemic has provided an impactful reminder of the importance of connectivity and that our community can best recover with unified efforts. Our YMCA is honored to work alongside partners like Meijer and the Whitecaps to serve our neighbors by making nutritious food more accessible,â said Scott Lewis, President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
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Marquette –Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are teaming with Feeding America West Michigan to host a mobile food pantry on Thursday, March 4 from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This will be a drive-thru event so participants are asked to follow the directions given by the parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. It is not necessary to bring any containers to this event. Food will be available for approximately 350 families. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Please call 249.1715 with questions.