Kankakee, IL – Hundreds of residents are expected to line up early Tuesday morning for the annual “Food for the Body & Spirit” giveaway hosted by local McDonald’s operators on East Court Street. The 20th annual community event will take place Tuesday, November 18, at 1780 E. Court St. in Kankakee, starting at 8:00 a.m.
According to event organizers, the turkey giveaway will continue while supplies last, and early arrival is strongly encouraged. The annual outreach effort, supported by Black McDonald’s Operators Association and local partners, provides free holiday meals to area families ahead of Thanksgiving.
Residents in the Court Street area should expect increased traffic and possible delays during the morning hours. Social media users have expressed hopes that police will be present to help manage traffic as vehicles line up for the drive-thru style distribution.
The event, which has become a Thanksgiving tradition for two decades, is part of McDonald’s ongoing community engagement initiatives aimed at supporting families in need.
Organizers remind attendees to drive carefully, follow traffic instructions, and remain patient as volunteers work to serve as many residents as possible.
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