Wake Forest Police Department Turkey Giveaway Nov. 23 (learn how to donate)

Roasted turkey Wake Forest Police Department is holding their annual Turkey Giveaway again in 2025. The police department's first Turkey Drive was organized in 2007. Since then, thanks to the generosity of the community, the department has distributed nearly 10,000 turkeys to needy families in our area, including over 800 last year. 2026 Turkey Drive Fundraiser The Wake Forest Police Department is now accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, as part of its 20th Annual Turkey Drive. Learn how to donate here. Turkey Drive Drop-off The Police Department will accept frozen turkey donations Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., as part of this year's Turkey Drive. Police officers will be available at the Police Department Substation, 225 S. Taylor St., throughout the morning to thank donors and unload the turkeys. The three-hour drop-off event will allow the Police Department to effectively coordinate the storage of the donated turkeys. 2026 Turkey Giveaway The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Tri-Area Ministry will partner to distribute more than 1,200 frozen turkeys, while they last, on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, 149 E. Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina. A drive-thru system will be implemented along portions of South Franklin Street and East Holding Avenue to help ensure a smooth experience for residents wishing to pick up a frozen turkey.

Last updated November 3, 2026