The San Antonio Food Bank is in the midst of an extraordinary effort as they've achieved their initial goal of collecting 20,000 turkeys and are now aiming to gather an additional 30,000. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, they are utilizing all available resources to ensure that families have a bountiful meal on their tables.

Empowering Families with Thanksgiving Turkeys

Meeting the Initial Goal

The San Antonio Food Bank serves over 100,000 people weekly. Their initial goal for this year was to collect 20,000 turkeys. When this number was reached, it was a moment of great accomplishment. Staff report that they have already distributed 70% of the turkeys received. This typical spike in families needing help during the holiday season highlights the importance of their work.

To make this possible, the food bank has been holding a donation drive that covers 29 counties in South Texas. People can contribute by donating online or dropping off a turkey in person at the food bank.

Beyond food and monetary donations, the community's support in sharing online and volunteering is crucial. As Eric Cooper, the SAFB director, says, "We've got boxes to pack and produce bags to put together and food distributions. If you can lend a little bit of hand, we could sure use it this holiday season."

New Mission and Initiatives

After reaching the 20,000 turkey mark, the nonprofit announced a new mission - to collect 30,000 turkeys to combat food insecurity during the holidays. A new initiative they have undertaken is the creation of a digital voucher program. This program sends a ticket directly to your phone, making it incredibly convenient for families to grab a turkey for free at the grocery store.

For those in need themselves, the food bank has multiple distribution spots around South Texas. They also partner with Meals on Wheels to provide deliveries and prepare meals for homeless residents in the community.

Even if you couldn't donate a turkey this week, leftover turkeys will be held over for Christmas to ensure that no one goes without during the festive season.

If you want more information, you can call the San Antonio Food Bank at (210)431-8326. Their dedication to helping families during this time is truly remarkable.