SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - State representative Bud Williams, the Urban League of Springfield, Rachel's Table, and other local organizations partnered together to give out food for Thanksgiving. Tuesday-- local leaders were able to give out more than 150 turkeys to families in need. With food prices rising across the Commonwealth, these local leaders came together to ensure that those in the community have food on their table for the holiday. State Rep. Bud Williams says people were lining up by 9:30 in the morning. "Just trying to bless a few people in this time of giving," says Williams. "From our community, we think it is better to give than receive to put a smile on people's faces." The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts reports that more than 61,000 people are experiencing food insecurity in Hampden County. This event helped to make sure that families could have a nice warm meal for Thanksgiving. Local News Headlines Local leaders distribute 150 turkeys to families in need Mayflower Marathon continues to fight food insecurity Thanksgiving travel surge expected as 80M hit the roads and air Gov. Healey proposes bill to save truck drivers’ licenses WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.