Yorktown Lions Issue "Turkey Challenge"

Yorktown Lions looking for 200 Turkeys

Can you “buy” a turkey leg for $5 or a whole turkey for $20. Or would you prefer to drop off a turkey? Get ready for the Yorktown Lions’ “Turkey Challenge.”

The Yorktown Lions have set an ambitious goal of providing 200 turkeys for Thanksgiving distribution. The Lions will be counting on community turkey donations (Hams are also accepted.) and financial contributions. Go to http://www.yorktownlionsclub.com/turkey-donations to make your choice. Select the amount and indicate your method of payment. It’s that simple.

The Yorktown Lions have been soliciting turkey donations and snacks from local supermarkets, such as Uncle Giuseppe’s, Acme, Shoprite, and Trader Joe’s. These companies have been extremely generous; however, the Lions are asking local residents for greater support. Last year 30 turkeys were donated by local residents, plus the Yorktown PBA donated $250! This year we wish to increase the community donations to surpass 100!

There will be three drop off days for those who wish to donate a turkey or turkeys (one person donated five last year!) or make a donation. The first drop off date will be during the Veterans’ Day ceremonies on Sunday, November 12 in Shrub Oak near the library - where the Lions pass out hot dogs and water – from 1 to 3. The second location will be outside of Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 3 to 6:00. The third date will be Monday, Nov. 20 by the town’s gazebo on Veterans’ Road from 10 to 2:00.

At Uncle G’s, the Lions will be asking for donations - $5 for a turkey leg and $20 for a whole turkey – as well as accepting frozen turkeys. The “Turkey Tree” will be posting the names of donors. Any cash donated will then be used to purchase additional turkeys.

The donated turkeys – and fixings – will be distributed by the Mildred Strang Middle School and Yorktown High School staffs, the First Presbyterian Church (Route 202 and 132), and St. Mary’s Church in Mohegan Lake.