As the holiday season approaches, an Allentown nonprofit is gearing up for a beloved community tradition — and this year, it has an extra boost behind it. The organization is getting its ninth annual Turkey Drive off the ground, with support from Allentown City Council helping to make it happen.

The Turkey Drive has become a cornerstone of holiday giving in the Allentown community, providing families in need with turkeys for their Thanksgiving celebrations. Reaching a ninth consecutive year is a meaningful milestone, reflecting nearly a decade of sustained commitment to neighbors who might otherwise go without a festive meal during the holiday season.

The involvement of Allentown City Council underscores just how much the drive means to the broader community. Having local elected officials step in to help get the effort off the ground speaks to the kind of collaborative, caring spirit that makes Allentown’s community fabric so strong. When government and nonprofits work hand in hand, the results reach further and touch more lives.

Turkey drives like this one play a vital role in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when demand at food pantries and community organizations tends to spike. By rallying support early, the nonprofit gives itself the best possible chance of collecting enough turkeys to meet the needs of local families before the holiday arrives.

Residents who want to see the ninth Turkey Drive succeed are encouraged to keep an eye out for ways to get involved — whether by donating a turkey, volunteering time, or spreading the word to friends and neighbors. Every contribution helps ensure that more Allentown families can gather around a full table this Thanksgiving.

With nine years of generosity behind it and city leaders lending their support, this year’s Turkey Drive is shaping up to be another heartwarming chapter in Allentown’s tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.

Sources: Lehigh Valley Public Media