Oct 18, 2013 3 min read

Valerie Farquharson can’t remember how long she has been sending in checks to 2000 Turkeys.

But every year, when the campaign kicks off, the North Strabane Township resident writes out a check and puts it in the mailbox.

“I like to give because I’ve been fortunate and I like to pay that back,” said Farquharson. “I am aware that there is a big need in Washington County.”

With the help of generous people in the community like Farquharson, 2000 Turkeys has supplied Thanskgiving dinners for Washington County families in need for 30 years. Every $15 donation provides a turkey and fixings for a family of four. This year’s goal is to raise $100,000 to provide a holiday meal for more than 5,000 families who meet eligibility requirements established by the Greater Washington County Food Bank.

Heading into the third week of the campaign, 2000 Turkeys has raised $9,925.

Businesses and organizations interested in obtaining a coin jar to raise money for 2000 Turkeys can call Canonsburg Mayor David Rhome at 724-745-1800, and Shop ‘n Save stores in Canonsburg and Washington will again offer $1 turkey placards.

Farquharson said she donates to other organizations, but likes 2000 Turkeys because it’s a local charity.

“I like it because it’s close to home,” said Farquharson.

If you’d like to make a donation, make a check payable to 2000 Turkeys, P.O. Box 2000, Washington, PA 15301.

Thank you to the following people who have made a contribution:

Georgiana and Robert Riley, $500

Christopher and Margaret Aiken, $250

David and Dorothy Brecht, $10

Joseph Pribicin, $25

Marianne Povich, $20

Martha Hansotte, $20

Patricia Huffman, $20

Kathleen Popeck, $20

Susan and Joseph Dudas, $25

Rosemary and Russell Orenchuk, $30

Marlene and William Rhoades, $25

In memory of Beth Tustin from Donald and Mary Tustin, $25

John Duskey, $50

J. Richard Kattan, $100

William and Deleta McElhany, $30

Ronald and Sandra Casper, $25

Kenneth and Linda Adams, $50

George Coleman Jr., $30

Loretta Stanek, $20

Bertha Wiegmann, $10

In memory of Byron Smialek from Joyce and Donald Foringer, $100

Lewanda Yocum, $50

Bob and Rhonda McDonald Family, $40

Debra Rea, $50

Janet and Willard Jobes, $50

Isiminger’s Automotive Service Center, $50

Isiminger’s Pennzoil Inc., $50

Patricia and Richard Kubacki, $25

Womens Missionary Society of the Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, $140

Charles and Peggy White, $50

Doris Ann Piatt, $100

Michael Poness, $30

Edith Bazzoli, $20

Alice and Terry Oblock, $20

Valerie and Douglas Farquharson, $30

Karen and Bob Thompson, $25

In Memory of Harry Sanders from Marian Sanders, $200

In Memory of Harold A. Koehler from Susan and Kathleen Koehler, $20

Bentworth Education Association, $200

In memory of Byron Smialek from Sara Litle McCullough, $15

Sara Litle McCullough, $25

Daniel Halulko, $50

Lesa Guley, $20

Anonymous, $40