~ The City of Mesa and United Food Bank will hold their 18th annual Turkey Tuesday donation drive on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Mesa Convention Center North Parking Lot, 40 E. MLK Jr. Way (E. 3rd Place). Donations will be accepted from 7 a.m. to noon.

Organizers aim to collect 2,000 frozen turkeys and $20,000 in cash donations. Mesa employees will also collect canned goods. Cash donations can be made at the event or online at feedaz.org. United Food Bank says every $31 raised helps provide a turkey for a family.

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"[W]ith our 18-year Turkey Tuesday tradition, we're once again stepping up together to ensure every family in our city can enjoy a meaningful Thanksgiving," Mayor Mark Freeman said.

The city estimates that Turkey Tuesday has generated about 21,500 turkeys and $230,000 in donations over the years. United Food Bank CEO Jason Reed said the organization helps thousands of Arizona families share a traditional holiday meal and thanked donors for their support.

Food collected through the drive will be distributed Nov. 18 at United Food Bank's annual Thanksgiving Holiday Distribution. The distribution is for eligible residents and is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the food runs out.

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