Mayor London Breed Leads 12th Annual Mayor's Turkey Giveaway
City Departments, the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and community partners to distribute over 4,000 turkeys at public housing locations and non-profit organizations throughout the City
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Monday, November 19, 2018
Contact: Mayor’s Office of Communications, 415-554-6131
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MAYOR LONDON BREED LEADS 12TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S TURKEY GIVEAWAY
City Departments, the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and community partners to distribute over 4,000 turkeys at public housing locations and non-profit organizations throughout the City
San Francisco, CA— Mayor London N. Breed today joined the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Department of Public Works, San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA), the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), and community partners to hand out turkeys to families at public housing sites and non-profit organizations in San Francisco as part of the 12th annual Mayor’s Turkey Giveaway.
This Thanksgiving season, more than 4,000 frozen turkeys will be distributed across San Francisco. The turkeys are being provided by the City with the generous support of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, Whole Foods, and Foster Farms.
“This annual tradition brings together the City and partner organizations to share in the holiday spirit with those in need,” said Mayor Breed. “As someone who grew up in public housing, it is heartening to see this program expanding to help even more families enjoy Thanksgiving and the holiday season together.”
Mayor Breed participated in two giveaways with residents of the Hayes Valley North and South affordable housing community and residents of the Ping Yuen North affordable housing complex in Chinatown.
“As we celebrate this season, let us remember to reach to those who may be in need of comfort or assistance during the holidays,” said San Francisco Police Chief William Scott. “The men and women of SFPD are thankful to collaborate with the Mayor's Office, APRI and the SFHA to help San Francisco families enjoy a holiday meal.”
“The partnership of working with businesses to contribute turkeys to those in need and Public Works being able to deliver to the various sites allows us to see firsthand the overwhelming appreciation and joy this tradition brings,” said Director of Public Works Mohammed Nuru.
The A. Phillip Randolph Institute (APRI) a local nonprofit organization, identifies families in need and helps to distribute the turkeys. The turkeys are handed out to families at public housing sites in San Francisco in time for Thanksgiving.
"This is a time for us all to start to think about what we are thankful for, a perfect time to share our compassion with our neighbors, and work toward a world where no one has to experience hunger, especially during the holidays," said Jacqueline Flin, Executive Director of APRI.
“At Whole Foods, we are proud to support the communities that we serve. Our partnership with the Mayor’s Turkey Giveaway to feed needy families during the holiday season is a reflection of our values and our commitment to ensuring that all communities have access to affordable, healthy food,” said Rob Twyman, Whole Foods President of the North California Region.
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