The 51st Alumni Turkey Project

Now in its 51st year, the Alumni Turkey Project brings the Drexel community together to provide holiday meals throughout Greater Philadelphia. Through the collective support of volunteers and donors, the Turkey Project distributes frozen turkeys and bags of non-perishable sides to more than 50 local community organizations.

What began as a small grassroots initiative in 1973 has grown into Drexel’s longest-running alumni tradition, fueled by the generosity of our community at-large. Learn more about the many ways to get involved and spread joy this holiday season.

DONATE

Provide a holiday meal, complete with a turkey and sides, for an individual or family struggling with hunger or food insecurity during the holidays. Gifts of all sizes can make a difference.

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VOLUNTEER

Sharing Excess Food Packing Day – SOLD OUT
Dec. 7
Help organize and pack 2,000 bags filled with non-perishable holiday side dishes. These bags will be paired with frozen turkeys and distributed to community organizations on Distribution Day. Your support will ensure that families have a festive meal to celebrate around.

Sharing Excess, founded at Drexel by Evan Ehlers ’19, is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that bridges the gap between food excess and scarcity by rescuing and redistributing food.

Distribution Day
Dec. 14
Come to campus and help distribute frozen turkeys to community organizations from the Greater Philadelphia area. This is your chance to carry on the Turkey Project’s legacy of service and see your generosity in action. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 50 lbs.

Write a Holiday Note
Write an uplifting message to be included with the meals distributed this December. Your thoughtful words will help spread joy this holiday season.

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ACCESS THE RESOURCE GUIDE

To learn more about how you can address hunger and food insecurity, download the resource guide.

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SPREAD THE WORD

Tag @DrexelAlumni and use #DrexelTurkeyProject to encourage your family, friends and fellow Dragons to get involved and make a difference.

What Is the Alumni Turkey Project?

Now in its 51st year, the Alumni Turkey Project has been a cornerstone of Drexel's commitment to community. The University’s longest-running alumni tradition ensures that Philadelphians have a delicious holiday meal to celebrate around. Thanks to generous donors and volunteers, more than 26,000 meals, complete with turkeys and sides, have been distributed to-date.

Meals are provided to families and individuals through partner organizations like the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships and the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services. Drexel students can also access non-perishable items through Mario's Market (the student food pantry).