Operation Turkey sees record turnout

3K meals delivered

Operation Turkey’s Elgin chapter delivered its largest Thanksgiving effort to date this year, showcasing the community’s altruism as hundreds of volunteers gathered to serve more than 3,000 meals.

Organizers said this year’s event marked a significant jump in both need and community participation. An estimated 350 volunteers — about 100 more than last year — packed and delivered donations across Elgin, McDade, Paige, Giddings and Lexington Thanksgiving morning.