CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is proud to partner with Hendrick Automotive Group to provide 1,500 turkeys and fixings to families within the district’s Title I schools. This initiative exemplifies CMS’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for its students and their families beyond the classroom. This generous outpouring of support will serve as an opportunity to spread joy and ease financial burdens for families during the Thanksgiving season. CMS and its partners continue to affirm its dedication to the well-being and success of its community by ensuring that students and their loved ones have access to a wholesome holiday meal. The day begins when trucks unload all the fixings and prepare them for distribution throughout the community. Following the morning’s preparation, families will be able to pick up their holiday essentials without needing to leave their vehicles thanks to our dedicated volunteers. CMS is enthusiastic about this collaboration, recognizing the positive impact it will have on families across the district. The initiative, part of Hendrick Automotive Group’s broader community support efforts, highlights the strength of partnerships in addressing essential needs and uplifting local communities. By joining forces, CMS and Hendrick Automotive Group are helping create a memorable Thanksgiving for students and their families, reinforcing the belief that every student deserves not only a quality education but also the comfort and stability that come with a supportive community. Event Details Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Media availability for pick-up preparations begins at 9:30 a.m. Media availability for meal pickup 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: CMPD Police Activity League Center, 1330 Spring St, Charlotte, NC 28206