GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Today is Mel Trotter's annual turkey drive.
The drive, dubbed the Turkey Drop, happens every year through a partnership with Mel Trotter Ministries, WOOD Radio and Celebration! Cinema. For the entire day, frozen turkeys are collection for those in need of a Thanksgiving dinner.
Mel Trotter says it had a record year and finished with 2,350 frozen turkeys. The goal this year was 1,500 turkeys.
Turkeys were dropped off on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at:
- Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX located at 2121 Celebration Dr NE
- Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids South located at 1506 Eastport Dr
- Mel Trotter Ministries Downtown Location located at 225 Commerce Ave SW
Monetary donations are also accepted before, on or after Turkey Drop day. Mel Trotters says that with every $15 donated, they are able to purchase at least 1 turkey. To make a donation, click here.
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