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What to know about the 2023 KREM Cares Tom's Turkey Drive

Here's everything you need to know about the biggest KREM Cares project of the year.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Reminder: There will be no mass distribution event at the Spokane County Fairgrounds this year. KREM Cares Tom's Turkey Drive meals are being distributed through sign ups at area food banks. If you were not able to sign up for a meal and need additional holiday resources, click here

The biggest KREM Cares event of the year is almost here: Tom’s Turkey Drive. We are busy working with all our partners to provide thousands of Thanksgiving meals this holiday season. Our goal remains firm. The KREM Cares Tom’s Turkey Drive event is designed to highlight the fight against hunger and feed local families this holiday season. We are making some changes this year, so we would like you to keep checking this page for information.

Second Harvest is coordinating distribution at local food pantries in neighborhoods throughout the greater Spokane area. This will allow people to connect with local resources and help us serve the most financially challenged families this season.

This year, Second Harvest will not be hosting a mass distribution day. There is no event at the Spokane Veteran’s Arena or the Spokane County Fairgrounds.  All meals will be distributed through local, neighborhood food pantries, and families must sign up to receive a meal.  We know this is a change, but Second Harvest is working hard to ensure as many families receive a meal as possible and still maintain a viable program moving forward in these financially challenging times.

On November 1st at 4 p.m., we will post the sign-up process on KREM.com. People can sign up to pick up one meal per family. Meals are limited, and we know sign-ups will go fast.

If you are not able to sign up to receive a Tom’s Turkey Drive meal, we will provide a list of other resources for food assistance.

Again, return to KREM.com on November 1st for details on distribution.

Below are some facts about the upcoming event.

What is Tom’s Turkey Drive?

KREM 2 partners with Second Harvest, Rosauers, and multiple businesses to provide 5,500 Thanksgiving meals to make at home for area families that struggle with food insecurity.

When you buy a Tom’s Turkey Drive meal, you are providing food and support for our friends and neighbors in our community, the Inland Northwest. KREM 2 is committed to helping in the fight against hunger.

When is Tom's Turkey Drive? 

November 1st-23rd (Thanksgiving) at all area Rosauers.

How do I donate?

We have set up different ways to give to Tom’s Turkey Drive.

  • Shop at any area Rosauers from November 1st-23rd, and you can buy a Tom’s Turkey Drive bag for $25. Rosauers will allow you to add it to your grocery bill online or in-store.
  • To donate online, click here. Numerica has set up an easy way to give and all monetary donations will go to Second Harvest to fight hunger.
  • You can mail a check to Second Harvest, 1234 E. Front Ave, Spokane, WA 99202.

How much does a KREM Cares Tom’s Turkey Drive bag cost?

$25

What is in a meal this year?

  • Turkey
  • Franz Rolls
  • Franz Stuffing
  • 1/2 Gallon Darigold Milk
  • 5 lbs. Potatoes
  • 2 Cans of Green Beans
  • Margarine
  • Gravy Packet
  • Cranberry Sauce

Who supports Tom’s Turkey Drive?

So many area families, businesses, and organizations support the biggest KREM Cares event of the year. We can’t name them all here, but we want to say a special thank you to Rosauers, Numerica, Franz, Itron, Starbucks, Washington Dairy Farmers, and Darigold. A special thank you to major donors that include: Avista, Gold Seal Plumbing, and Findlay Toyota Spokane.

A very special thank you to our non-profit partner Second Harvest. The Second Harvest team works daily to help fight food insecurity in our community.

How do I receive a KREM Cares Tom’s Turkey Drive meal?

Second Harvest is leading the charge to bring distribution to the neighborhoods. This year, over 20 food banks are helping provide meals to the most financially challenged families in our community. Each food bank will host a distribution. To be eligible for a Tom’s Turkey Drive meal, people must sign up at a participating food pantry. The list of where you can sign up will be posted on krem.com on November 1st at 4 p.m.

We realize Tom’s Turkey Drive is different this year and will come with challenges. We will do our best to connect you with a Tom’s Turkey Drive meal or other available resources.

For immediate questions, email turkey@krem.com.

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