The 53rd Alumni Turkey Project
Since 1973, the Alumni Turkey Project has been a cornerstone of Drexel’s commitment to community, and this holiday season, Drexel Dragons can continue this tradition by helping to provide holiday meals across Greater Philadelphia.
With the support of volunteers and donors, the Turkey Project provides frozen turkeys and bags of nonperishable side items to more than 50 organizations.
What began as a grassroots effort in 1973 has grown into Drexel’s longest-running alumni tradition, powered by the generosity of Drexel Dragons.
Learn more about the many ways to get involved and help bring comfort and connection to those in need 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
Dec. 5
Volunteer to pack 2,000 bags filled with nonperishable 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. 12
Join fellow Dragons on campus and volunteer to distribute frozen turkeys and bags of nonperishable 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.
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.
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 53rd year, the Alumni Turkey Project is Drexel’s longest-running alumni tradition. Thanks to generous donors and volunteers, more than 30,000 meals, complete with turkeys and sides, have been distributed.
Meals are provided to communities 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 nonperishable items through Mario's Market (the student food pantry).