Gobble Gobble

Written by: Kate Snyder, Development and Donor Communications Coordinator

One thing I love about my job -- every day is different. Yesterday, for example, I got to leave my office for a bit to go on a turkey run.

This activity did not actually involve running or making gobbling sounds, but rather entailed retrieving 24 surplus turkeys from Whole Foods. In the aftermath of Thanksgiving, Whole Foods found themselves with a number of unsold fresh turkeys that needed a home. We were happy to oblige.

As with all the food that comes from Whole Foods, these birds were impressive. Organic. Free-range. Happy. HUGE. The biggest turkey I saw weighed 30 pounds. Yowza.

We immediately set to work roasting several of the birds, tucked a few more in the freezer, and distributed the remaining turkeys at the Food Pantry. I hear rumors that turkey salad will feature prominently on the Soup Kitchen menu in the weeks ahead. Yum!