The California State Automobile Association is donating more than 1,500 pounds of frozen turkeys for a free Thanksgiving Day meal to be served by the Salvation Army.
The donation could serve most of the 800 to 1,000 people expected at the annual dinner, Salvation Army spokesman Syd Fong said. The event is open to individuals and families who are homeless or cannot afford a holiday meal, he said.
The holiday meal is scheduled to be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Salvation Army's Center of Hope, 1200 North B St., Sacramento.
CSAA is set to deliver the turkeys to the Center of Hope at 10 a.m. Thursday. The automobile association has donated turkeys for the Thanksgiving meal for the last 12 years, the Salvation Army said. Last year, more than 800 diners were served.
"We are proud to partner with the Salvation Army in this effort to help give this community a warm meal this Thanksgiving," said Mark Poeschl, CSAA member services manager.
Call The Bee's Robert D. Davila, (916) 321-1079.
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