1,500 Turkeys To Be Distributed To Families In New London County

NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT — A nonprofit organization plans to distribute 1,500 turkeys to families in need throughout New London County ahead of Thanksgiving, according to a statement.

The Hometown Foundation's HungerLESS Holidays program is expanding into New London County for the first time, with support from Birk Manufacturing and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut.

The distribution is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Birk Manufacturing, 14 Capitol Drive in East Lyme.

Representatives from local community organizations will collect the turkeys and other donated food products for distribution to families throughout the region.

Participating organizations include food banks, food pantries, veterans' groups, health centers and first responders, according to a press release.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut helped identify organizations serving communities with the greatest need.

The HungerLESS Holidays program provides turkeys, fresh produce and other holiday meal essentials to people experiencing food insecurity.

The Hometown Foundation is the charitable arm of Bozzuto's, a wholesale food distributor. The foundation said its relationship with the company allows it to purchase food at cost, helping donations reach more families.

For more information about the program or how to get involved, visit the Hometown Foundation website.