Meijer, South Bend Cubs partner to provide turkeys

SOUTH BEND — As the effects of COVID-19 continue to challenge families across Michiana, Meijer and the South Bend Cubs are partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana to host a Drive-thru Turkey Distribution in parking lot B of Four Winds Field on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This distribution is part of a larger effort by Meijer to donate 50,000 frozen turkeys to 10 food banks across the Midwest. In Michiana, Meijer will provide turkeys for up to 2,000 households and the Food Bank will also provide up to 1,000 perishable food boxes for the first 1,000 attendees.

“Meijer has been a wonderful partner in the community and has continued to give even more throughout the pandemic,” said South Bend Cubs Team President Joe Hart. “Along with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, they understand the hardships many families are facing and are doing what they can to help ease the burden. We are honored to play a small role in their good works.”

Turkeys are limited to one per household, maximum of fou households per vehicle. Anyone who plans to attend will need to abide by the following guidelines to ensure the health and safety of the community, staff, and volunteers:

• You must be in a vehicle to receive food, no exceptions, no walk-ups.

• You are required to clear the trunk of your vehicle before coming to the distribution.

• Please keep car windows closed and masks on while in the distribution line.

To enter the distribution line, vehicles must approach Lot B by traveling westbound on South Street and turning north onto Taylor Street. Vehicles will exit Lot B traveling northbound from Taylor Street to Western Avenue.

For additional food resources or to find a pantry near you, visit feedindiana.org.