Local nonprofit distributes 1,000 turkeys and nonperishables ahead of Thanksgiving
The cost of inflation is an issue everywhere this holiday season. According to a recent report from Wells Fargo, the cost of turkey alone could be 23% more this year than last year.
One local nonprofit, Operation Food Search, is trying to help the families it serves who may not be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal this year. Read more from KSDK.
Operation Food Search, Schnucks partner to pass out 1,000 Thanksgiving meals
On a chilly fall Friday, cars are lining up outside Operation Food Search in Overland.
“Today, we’re distributing 1,000 Thanksgiving meals with frozen turkey and all the Thanksgiving meal fixings, thanks to Schnucks Markets,” said Kristen Wild, CEO, and president of Operation Food Search.
Wild said their partnership with Schnucks is taking on added importance this year. Read more from FOX 2.