Operation Turkey

Volunteers look to serve 3K meals amid rising demand

Operation Turkey Elgin is preparing for its largest Thanksgiving outreach yet, with volunteers aiming to deliver 3,000 meals across Elgin and surrounding communities.

The volunteer-run nonprofit has seen meal requests surge since launching locally three years ago. Elgin operation leader Shametra McGregor said the group served 1,100 meals in its first year and jumped to 2,590 last Thanksgiving with the community’s help.