Philadelphia, PA – Families across Philadelphia received holiday support today as the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia partnered with Senator Sharif Street to host what officials called their largest annual community turkey giveaway yet.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, volunteers and staff spent the morning unloading and distributing hundreds of boxed turkeys from vans and transport vehicles. The department said demand for the event has grown significantly each year, with long lines forming early as residents prepared for the Thanksgiving season.
The giveaway, held in partnership with Senator Street’s office, focused on reaching households facing rising food costs and limited access to holiday staples. Officials emphasized that the collaborative effort aims to uplift neighborhoods across Philadelphia County and ensure more families can prepare traditional meals heading into the holiday week.
Sheriff’s representatives said the initiative is part of a broader annual outreach push that includes food distributions, safety events, and resource support for vulnerable residents. Volunteers were seen transporting large boxed turkeys from vehicles as community members arrived to collect their holiday supplies.
Event organizers added that expanding the program has been a priority, with this year marking the largest volume of turkeys delivered by the Sheriff’s Office to date. Additional community partners also assisted in coordinating traffic flow, managing distribution lines, and ensuring families received their packages efficiently.
The Sheriff’s Office said it plans to continue hosting seasonal and community-focused events through the end of the year as holiday needs increase across Philadelphia.
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