Columbia Southern University employees were honored to contribute to a worthy cause this year by donating canned goods and nonperishable items to the 16th-annual Turkey Take-Out food drive.
“CSU is proud to support Turkey Take-Out again this year. It’s a great cause that directly impacts our local communities,” said the university’s director of community and alumni relations, Mimi Henning. “We are grateful for the opportunity to be able to give back to our local community and participate in a cause to help ensure our neighbors on the Gulf Coast who might be experiencing a difficult season are able to have a holiday meal.”
Last year, Turkey Take-Out fed over 325 families in our local community. This year, the food drive fed an estimated 1,500 people in Foley, Gulf Shores and surrounding areas in lower Alabama. Donations are dropped at Anchor Point Church in Foley, where all the food collected is sorted and divided up by more than 250 volunteers in preparation for deliveries.
“Turkey Take-Out isn’t just about delivering a meal; it’s about delivering hope for Thanksgiving,” said Melody Gardner, events and outreach director at Anchor Point Church. “Our hope is that the families we serve each year don’t just have their stomachs and pantries filled, but their hearts as well and are reminded that they are not alone. Thank you to CSU!”
Turkey Take-Out was established to provide families with food during Thanksgiving and is a community partnership of local businesses, churches and organizations.
To learn more about Turkey Take-Out, visit TurkeyTakeout.com.
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