The Lifedriven Foundation, in partnership with Councilwoman Heather Hutt (CD 10), the Heshmatpour Family, and numerous community partners, hosted the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive on Nov. 25.
Held at the LAPD Wilshire Station, the event provided hundreds of families with turkeys and other goods to help them enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal. This is just one of Councilwoman Hutt’s efforts to support the community during this holiday season, contributing to multiple food drives for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Heshmatpour Family, who have supported the drive since its inception, donated over 2,000 turkeys across the years and once again gave their time and resources to ensure the event’s success. The LAPD Wilshire Division played a pivotal role, with Officer Woodyard and other officers handing out turkeys to families and helping the event run smoothly.
Turkey Drive volunteer and Wilshire Division Reserve Officer Sandy Jones, “This is my second year here attending this event. It gives me great joy and it fills my heart to know that there are people that want to give to others that are less fortunate.”
In addition to the food drive, community partners like The S.O.S. Lawyers, KJLH Radio, USC, and Team Watson engaged with attendees through resource tables, lining the sidewalks to share their services.
Dr. Chen, neurosurgeon at USC Keck School of Medicine, “It’s been a great honor to be here. This is a great event for us to sponsor.”
The S.O.S. Lawyers provided valuable information to individuals and families on their legal services, and their scholarship program, highlighting their commitment to giving back to the community. Another vendor, Jerome’s SoCal Home Improvement, connected with attendees regarding their construction services. The event’s layout ensured that families not only left with food for their Thanksgiving celebrations but also with access to tools and support for their broader needs.
The 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive successfully brought together volunteers and local organizations to families in need – supporting and uplifting the community during the holiday season.
