Community compassion powers annual turkey drop

Nonprofit

Nov 13

Mel Trotter Ministries is once again partnering with Celebration Cinema and WOOD Radio to collect frozen turkeys for individuals and families in West Michigan struggling with food insecurity this Thanksgiving holiday. The event is on November 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This year marks the 21st Annual Turkey Drop. The goal is to collect more than 5,000 frozen turkeys that can be distributed to those in need throughout West Michigan. To do that, Mel Trotter is partnering with the Muskegon Rescue Mission and Gateway Mission in Holland. The additional drop off locations will make it easier for people throughout the region to donate this year. Additionally, Feeding America West Michigan will provide storage and distribution of the turkeys leading up to the holiday.

Drop off locations:

• Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North, 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids

• Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids South, 1506 Eastport Drive, Grand Rapids

• Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Ave. SW, Grand Rapids

• Mel Trotter Ministries Jenison Thrift Store, 7500 Cottonwood Dr., Jenison

• Muskegon Rescue Mission’s Community Resource Center, 400 W Laketon Ave, Muskegon

• Gateway Mission Men’s Center, 166 S River Ave., Holland, MI 49424

Community members who are unable to drop off a frozen turkey on the day of the event can make a financial donation. Every $20 donation will count as one turkey towards the goal. For more information or to donate, visit https://www.meltrotter.org/events/turkey-drop/.