Here's where to get a free turkey in the Charleston area ahead of Thanksgiving
Nov 18, 2024
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Charleston-area businesses, nonprofits, and agencies are helping to make sure everyone has a turkey on their table.
Here's a list of free food distributions happening around the Lowcountry ahead of the holiday:
November 21
Molina Healthcare of South Carolina is partnering with the Charleston Hispanic Association and South Carolina Department of Public Health to give away 450 turkeys and other non-perishable food items at Community Impact Outreach (2429 Midland Park Road) in North Charleston from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Items will be given out on a first come, first served basis. .
November 22
The North Charleston Police Department will give away 250 turkeys and bags of fixings from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center (5001 Coliseum Drive) near the North Charleston Coliseum parking garage. Hot meals will also be available on site.
November 23
THIRD EYE Awareness, a nonprofit organization started by Lowcountry native Charlamagne tha God, will hold their 11th annual drive-thru turkey giveaway at Berkeley High School (406 W. Main Street) in Moncks Corner from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., while supplies last. There is a one turkey per vehicle limit.
This list will be updated as additional information becomes available.