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All Faiths Food Bank will distribute 8,500 Turkeys to those in need this Thanksgiving Contact Name: Elodie McCartney Ward Contact Email: emccartney@allfaithsfoodbank.org Contact Phone Number: 9412815866 Sarasota, FL (November 12, 2019) – All Faiths Food Bank will provide more than 8,500 frozen turkeys and side dishes to those in need in our community this holiday season. Supported in part by a grant from the Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, 8,500 turkeys is the most the food bank has ever distributed. Turkey distributions this year will be designated for children, families, seniors, and veterans already accessing All Faiths Food Bank’s services. Those most in need will receive their turkey dinners - which will include mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce - through 55 of All Faiths’ Partner Agencies, at 14 School Pantries and Boys and Girls Clubs, and at 6 Mobile Pantry sites. The media are invited to attend a distribution on Friday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please coordinate your coverage of this event with: Elodie McCartney Ward Communications Manager Direct: 941-281-5866 emccartney@allfaithsfoodbank.org About All Faiths Food Bank All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger-relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator and a member of Feeding America, we provide millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with charitable organizations in the community. In addition to food distribution, All Faiths Food Bank operates a roster of innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, better health outcomes and self-sufficiency. For more information visit allfaithsfoodbank.org. ###