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Special Events

17th Annual Turkey Drive

All three of our sites in Fresno, Bakersfield, and Merced will be holding a Turkey Drive this year to serve families in the greatest of need this holiday season. But we can’t do it without your help. For more information or if you’d like to volunteer at any of the events below, please call (559) 237-0851.

Fresno

This year marks the 17th Annual Turkey Drive in partnership with KSEE24. On Tuesday, November 25th, we’ll call on the community to help feed hungry families this holiday season with a Thanksgiving meal. From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., we will be ready to come to your car to take your turkey donation as you drive through the KSEE24 parking lot located at 5035 E McKinley Ave, Fresno, CA 93727.

Remember, this day is dedicated to collecting turkeys only. No turkeys will be distributed at KSEE24 during the Turkey Drive. See below for distribution information.

We are also looking for monetary donations to make this effort a success. Our goal is to raise at least $85,000 to help purchase turkeys and the needed supplies for the holiday meal boxes that will be given to those less fortunate.

Distribution

We will be distributing turkeys and holiday meal boxes at Catholic Charities on Wednesday, November 26th at 149 N. Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93701, beginning at 8:00 a.m., on a first come, first served basis. This will NOT be a drive-thru distribution, and please note that people begin lining up very early. We anticipate serving over 1,500 families this year!

Nov

25

Fresno Turkey Drive

5:00 am — 7:00 pm

KSEE24 parking lot located at 5035 E McKinley Ave, Fresno, CA 93727


Bakersfield

This Thanksgiving season, Catholic Charities is teaming up with KGET for our very first Turkey Drive Telethon — a special day of giving to help families across Kern County enjoy a warm holiday meal.

Together, we can make sure no table is left empty this Thanksgiving. Every gift helps provide turkeys, side dishes, and hope for local families in need.

📅 Tune in: Monday, November 18 on KGET from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm
📱 Text to give: Text TURKEY25 to 50155

Your generosity fills plates — and hearts — this Thanksgiving. Thank you for helping us feed hope across Kern County! 🧡

We are seeking monetary as well as food donations that will allow us to purchase turkeys and the needed supplies to make up a holiday meal box. These items include instant stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and more.

Nov

18

KGET + Catholic Charities Turkey Drive

5:00 am — 7:00 pm

KGET Studios – Compassion Corner

Nov

17

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Turkey Drive

5:00 am — 2:00 pm

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Nov

23

St. Joseph Turkey Drive

8:00 am — 2:00 pm

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Host a Food Drive

If your school or business is interested in hosting a food drive to collect the needed items, please contact:

Beatriz Trevino

Distribution



We will be distributing turkeys and holiday meal boxes at Catholic Charities on Wednesday, November 26th located at 825 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 beginning at 8 a.m., on a first come, first serve basis. This will be a drive-thru distribution ONLY. If you do not have a vehicle for this distribution, visit us back at Catholic Charities on this day after 1 p.m.


Merced

Please consider donating a Turkey that will feed a local family in need this Thanksgiving! Our goal is to feed 500 families this year! You can donate a turkey one of two ways:

  1. Bring it to mass at St. Patrick’s or Sacred Heart on either Sunday, November 9th, Sunday, November 16th or Sunday, November 23rd. Our truck will be at mass collecting donations from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  2. You can also deliver your turkey to Catholic Charities, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at 336 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340.

We are also seeking monetary donations that will allow us to purchase turkeys and the needed supplies to make up a holiday meal box. These items include instant stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and more.

Host a Food Drive

If your school or business is interested in hosting a food drive to collect the needed items, please click here or contact:

Luis Ortega

Distribution

We will be distributing turkeys and holiday meal boxes at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Monday, November 24th located at 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340 beginning at 8 a.m., on a first come, first serve basis. This will be a drive-thru distribution ONLY. If you do not have a vehicle for this distribution, visit us back at Catholic Charities on this day after 1 p.m.

Nov

9

Merced Turkey Drive

9:00 am — 2:30 pm

Sacred Heart Church 562 W 13th St, Merced, CA 95341 | St. Patrick’s Parish: 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340

Nov

16

Merced Turkey Drive

9:00 am — 2:30 pm

Sacred Heart Church 562 W 13th St, Merced, CA 95341 | St. Patrick’s Parish: 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340

Nov

16

Merced Turkey Drive

9:00 am — 2:30 pm

Sacred Heart Church 562 W 13th St, Merced, CA 95341 | St. Patrick’s Parish: 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340

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