The 52nd Alumni Turkey Project
The Alumni Turkey Project unites the community to provide holiday meals across Greater Philadelphia. With the collective support of volunteers and donors, the Turkey Project distributes frozen turkeys and bags of non-perishable sides to more than 50 local organizations.
What began as a small grassroots initiative in 1973 has grown into Drexel’s longest-running alumni tradition, fueled by the generosity of Drexel Dragons. Learn more about the many ways to get involved and provide comfort to communities this holiday season.
Make a Gift To Provide Holiday Meals
Help provide comforting holiday meals complete with turkey and sides for communities across Greater Philadelphia. Gifts of all sizes can make a difference.
Volunteer
Sharing Excess Food Packing Day – SOLD OUT
Dec. 6
Volunteer to pack 2,000 bags filled with non-perishable holiday sides at Sharing Excess, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit founded at Drexel by Evan Ehlers ’19. These bags will be paired with frozen turkeys and distributed to community organizations on Distribution Day.
Distribution Day
Dec. 13
Join fellow Dragons on campus and volunteer to distribute frozen turkeys and bags of non-perishable sides to community organizations. 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.
What Is the Alumni Turkey Project?
Now in its 52nd year, the Alumni Turkey Project has been a cornerstone of Drexel's commitment to community. The University’s longest-running alumni tradition ensures that individuals and families across Greater Philadelphia have a comforting holiday meal to celebrate around. Thanks to generous donors and volunteers, more than 28,000 meals, complete with turkeys and sides, have been distributed to-date.
Meals are provided to communities through partner organizations like Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children 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).