The holiday season is upon us, and Mighty Writers is spreading the Thanksgiving spirit by hosting their annual Thanksgiving Giveaway Days! Families in Philadelphia and surrounding areas can receive free groceries, including turkeys and whole chickens, to create a festive holiday meal.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Giveaway Dates and Locations:
Friday, Nov. 15
Atlantic City: Indiana and Hobart Ave. at Weekes Park, 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Philadelphia: Lucien Blackwell Community Center, 761 N. 47th St., 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Atlantic City: Stanley Holmes Comm. Center, 1539 Adriatic Ave., 10–11 a.m.
Philadelphia: 36th & Fairmount, 3–5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22
Philadelphia: 23rd & Seybert, 12–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Philadelphia: 1025 S. 9th St., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Toughkenamon, PA: 121 Willow St., 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Camden, NJ: Liney Ditch Park, 4th & Jasper, 3–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Toughkenamon, PA: 121 Willow St., 3–6 p.m.
Important Details:
Mighty Writers continues to make a difference in our community by not only supporting literacy but also ensuring families have the resources to gather together and enjoy the holiday season.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, mark your calendar and head to one of these locations. Let’s help everyone have a happy and full Thanksgiving!
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