Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley are gearing up for the 14th annual Turkey Drive hosted by 40/29 (KHBS/KHOG) and The Arkansas CW. Early‑bird online donations are now open, giving food‑bank partners a head start on collecting turkeys for the Thanksgiving‑season giveaway on Friday, Nov. 13.

How to give

Donors can contribute through the online links provided by the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and the River Valley Regional Food Bank. Early contributions help the agencies plan logistics, secure storage, and coordinate volunteers ahead of the busy holiday period.

Drop‑off locations

Two primary collection sites will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 13:

• Rogers – Walmart Supercenter, 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd.
• Fort Smith – Walmart Supercenter, 8301 Rogers Ave.

Additional drop‑off points will accept donations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the region.

Northwest Arkansas sites

• Bentonville – 406 S. Walton Blvd.
• Berryville – 1000 W. Trimble Ave.
• Elm Springs – Walmart Supercenter, 4870 Elm Springs Road
• Fayetteville – 3919 N. Mall Ave.
• Fayetteville – Walmart Supercenter, 2875 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Huntsville – 157 Gary Hatfield Way
• Rogers – Walmart Supercenter, 2110 W. Walnut St.
• Siloam Springs – Walmart Supercenter, 2901 U.S. Highway 412
• Springdale – 4870 Elm Springs Road
• Springdale – Walmart Supercenter, 2004 S. Pleasant St.

River Valley sites

• Alma – 367 W. Cherry St.
• Booneville – 1400 E. Main St.
• Clarksville – 230 Market St.
• Dardanelle – Walmart Supercenter, 1172 Arkansas 7
• Fort Smith – 2425 S. Zero St.
• Fort Smith – Walmart Neighborhood Market, 8600 U.S. Highway 71 S.
• Fort Smith – Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4900 Rogers Ave., Suite 101J
• Fort Smith – Walmart on Kelley Highway
• Greenwood – 551 Liberty Drive
• Mena – 600 U.S. Highway 71 N.
• Van Buren – 2214 Fayetteville Road

Partner support

The drive is sponsored by McLarty Daniel and partnered with the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, the River Valley Regional Food Bank, and their network of local pantries. Butterball has pledged to match turkey donations, up to a total of 1,000 turkeys, amplifying the impact of each contribution.

Why it matters

Thanksgiving remains a time when many families rely on the generosity of neighbors to share a festive meal. By donating a turkey or a monetary gift early, community members help ensure that food‑bank partners can distribute meals promptly, reaching those who might otherwise go without.

Get involved

Residents are encouraged to spread the word, volunteer at drop‑off sites, or organize neighborhood collection bins. Together, the region can uphold the tradition of caring for one another, reflecting the strong family and faith values that define Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.