2000 Turkeys an annual Thanksgiving tradition
Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons recently presented a check for $2,000 to the 2000 Turkeys Program. Pictured, from left, are Dave Rhome, 2000 Turkeys chairman; Pete Povich, WJPA Radio; Dave Richards, Blue Ride chairman; John Knisely, PM Lodge 164; Karen Mansfield, Observer-Reporter; and Laura Ziemba, public affairs director at Range Resources.
Editor’s note: This story originally ran in the Oct. 19 issue of the Observer-Reporter.
‘Tis the season for giving and reaching out to those in need.
2000 Turkeys, the annual grassroots campaign that aims to provide Thanksgiving dinners for Washington County families in need, kicked off Oct. 3.
It’s time once again for businesses, organizations and individuals to participate in the community fundraiser that helps the Greater Washington County Food Bank put a “turkey on every table” for Thanksgiving.
Dave Richards and John Knisely of Washington Lodge 164 of the Free and Accepted Masons and the Blue Knights, which for several years has made the first contribution of the season to 2000 Turkeys, once again helped kick off the campaign by presenting a $2,000 donation from the annual Blue Ride charity event.
“We’re happy to make a donation to a worthwhile cause that stays in our community,” Richards said.
Since then, the event has grown into an annual tradition for Washington County families, schools, businesses and organizations to help provide a holiday meal for those meeting the eligibility requirements established by the food bank.
Organizers have set a $100,000 goal to provide a turkey and all of the fixings for neighbors in need.
The 2019 2000 Turkeys campaign, sponsored by WJPA Radio Station and the Observer-Reporter, runs through Thanksgiving.
2000 Turkeys also includes an annual donation and food drive held by Range Resources.
Donations can be mailed to 2000 Turkeys, P.O. Box 2000, Washington, Pa., 15301.
Donations also can be dropped off at WJPA and the Observer-Reporter.