500 Turkeys Donated by Urban League to Families in Need

The Urban League of Middle Tennessee (Nashville, TN) or ULMT is donating 500 turkeys to community members in need ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The initiative is led by ULMT’s Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program, with support from Enterprise, which is providing volunteer truck drivers. The turkeys have been purchased and will be distributed to three locations across Nashville.

ULMT’s GVI program works to support underserved and underrepresented populations in Middle Tennessee. The program assists residents in finding employment, expunging criminal records, restoring driver’s licenses, and accessing vital resources including food, diapers, medicines, and hygiene products.

“Everyone deserves a hot meal, especially during the holidays, and a Thanksgiving turkey is a staple tradition across American households,” said Clifton Harris, President and CEO of ULMT. “With one in 10 Nashvillians considered food insecure, providing a turkey on Thanksgiving will make a big difference for families living in economically disadvantaged areas.”

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