Saginaw charity surpasses Thanksgiving turkey goal thanks to community support

SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) – A Mid-Michigan organization seeking turkey donations for the holiday has surpassed its goal thanks to community support.

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Old Town Christian Outreach Center in Saginaw said they hope to have 400 turkeys to give to community members in need during their Saturday, Nov. 23 grocery drive. They had 80 turkeys on Tuesday.

Previous coverage: Saginaw charity needs hundreds of turkeys before Thanksgiving

On Wednesday, the organization said it received nearly 400 turkeys that day alone, surpassing its goal.

“We are so excited to be able to give every household that comes in on Saturday a turkey,” Old Town Christian Outreach Center said in a Facebook post. “God bless you all! Thank you so much for your support!”

The organization said that if anyone else wants to give, they can donate to the Christmas Giveaway event that will take place on December 14.

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