TURKEY. OH, ABSOLUTELY. THE LINE IS ACTUALLY WRAPPED AROUND THE BLOCK. I WANT TO SHOW YOU RIGHT NOW. HERE’S THE FIRST CARS COMING THROUGH. AND THE FIRST PERSON IN LINE TELLS ME SHE ACTUALLY GOT HERE AT MIDNIGHT. SHE SAYS THAT DURING HARD TIMES LIKE THIS, GIVEAWAYS HELP GIVE HER HOPE FOR HER FAMILY. NOW, THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR ACTUALLY, SHAMIKA CARTER SAYS WHEN THE CLOCK STRUCK MIDNIGHT, SHE WAS IN LINE, READY TO GET A FREE TURKEY AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS. MY KIDS AND BECAUSE OF HOW HARD IT IS RIGHT NOW WITH ALL OF US FAMILIES THAT ARE STRUGGLING LIKE WE ALL BASICALLY WE CO-PARENT. SO WE LIKE SHARE A BIG FAMILY. AS THANKSGIVING. IT’S A TRADITION IN PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PERRY’S PUBLISHING AND TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION THAT’S GONE ON FOR DECADES. WE’VE BEEN DOING THIS TURKEY GIVEAWAY. AT LEAST I’M GOING TO SAY ABOUT AT LEAST 25 YEARS. AND THEY SAY THE COMMUNITY LOOKS FORWARD TO IT. EVERY YEAR. PEOPLE NEED HELP. SO THIS IS OUR WAY TO GET BACK AND CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AND HELP OUT THE COMMUNITY, BECAUSE EVERYBODY IS NOT FORTUNATE TO HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GET A THANKSGIVING TURKEY. SO WE GOT TO START LOOKING UP FOR EVERYBODY ELSE. PLUS, PEOPLE WAIT HOURS TO GIVE THEIR FAMILY THE BEST HOLIDAY POSSIBLE. MAKE SURE THAT OUR FAMILY HAD THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR. NOW WE’RE GETTING THE EVENT JUST STARTED. THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE AT LEAST ABOUT 400 PEOPLE IN THIS LINE RIGHT NOW, BUT THEY HAVE AROUND 250 TURKEYS T
Hundreds line up for turkey giveaway in Oklahoma City
Hundreds of Oklahomans gathered on Northeast 23rd Street for the annual turkey giveaway, a tradition that has provided hope and support to families during hard times.
Hundreds of Oklahomans gathered on Northeast 23rd Street for the annual turkey giveaway on Thursday, a tradition that has provided hope and support to families during hard times.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelShanieka Carter, the first in line, arrived at midnight, eager to secure a free turkey for her family ahead of the holidays. “This is my first year actually,” Carter said. “My kids. Because of how hard it is right now with all of us families struggling. We coparent so we like share a big family on Thanksgiving.”The event is a partnership between Perry Publishing and Tinker Federal Credit Union, and has been a community staple for decades. “We’ve been doing this turkey giveaway at least 25 years,” said D. Chappell, a radio personality from Heart and Soul.Chappell spoke of the importance of the event for the community. “People need help so this is our way to give back, connect with people and help out the community because everyone’s not fortunate enough to have money to get a Thanksgiving turkey so we’re looking out for everyone else,” he said.Carter expressed her determination to ensure her family enjoys Thanksgiving this year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The event began at 5 p.m., with 250 turkeys available, and organizers expect about 400 people to attend.Top HeadlinesNFL player Marshawn Kneeland dies of apparent suicide after police chase, authorities sayNancy Pelosi will not seek reelection after historic career as first woman House SpeakerGet the Facts: 3 charts to show the effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffsDeath tolls rise as listeria-contaminated pasta recall expands nationwideTrump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
Hundreds of Oklahomans gathered on Northeast 23rd Street for the annual turkey giveaway on Thursday, a tradition that has provided hope and support to families during hard times.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel
Shanieka Carter, the first in line, arrived at midnight, eager to secure a free turkey for her family ahead of the holidays.
“This is my first year actually,” Carter said. “My kids. Because of how hard it is right now with all of us families struggling. We coparent so we like share a big family on Thanksgiving.”
The event is a partnership between Perry Publishing and Tinker Federal Credit Union, and has been a community staple for decades.
“We’ve been doing this turkey giveaway at least 25 years,” said D. Chappell, a radio personality from Heart and Soul.
Chappell spoke of the importance of the event for the community.
“People need help so this is our way to give back, connect with people and help out the community because everyone’s not fortunate enough to have money to get a Thanksgiving turkey so we’re looking out for everyone else,” he said.
Carter expressed her determination to ensure her family enjoys Thanksgiving this year.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
The event began at 5 p.m., with 250 turkeys available, and organizers expect about 400 people to attend.
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