Operation Turkey

Providing Thanksgiving dinner for Prince William families

Operation Turkey provides Thanksgiving meals to more than 1,200 families in Greater Prince William who would not otherwise have been able to join in the festivities. Here are four ways you can help:

1. Donate Food

Suggested Items
Downloadable Flyer
Canned vegetables, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes, canned or instant potatoes, cornbread/muffin mix, Bisquick, canned pumpkin, canned fruit, applesauce, rice, dry or canned beans, soup, pasta and sauces, coffee/tea/cocoa, boxed desserts, Jello/pudding, peanut butter, jelly, sugar and flour

2018 Drop-off Dates:
Thursday, Nov. 15 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 16 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Drop-off Location:
Manassas Adventist Preparatory School (MAPS)
8225 Barrett Dr., Manassas, VA 20109

Coordinate a food drive with your office, family, church, civic group, sports team or neighborhood! Download the flyer here.

2. Make a Monetary Donation

Just $50 provides a complete holiday meal to a family of four. Donate online or by check (payable to “NVFS” with “Operation Turkey” on the memo line). Our administrative address:

Northern Virginia Family Service
ATTN: Operation Turkey
10455 White Granite Dr., Suite 100
Oakton, VA 22124

Donate 

Please note, should contributions for Operation Turkey exceed our budgeted need, gifts will be directed to where they are needed most in the mission to help children and families living in poverty throughout Northern Virginia.

3. Donate Grocery Store Cards

Families may also wish to purchase perishable items, such as turkey or other fresh produce. NVFS recommends Shoppers Food Warehouse gift cards, but all grocery gift cards are welcome. Please send gift cards to:

Northern Virginia Family Service
ATTN: Operation Turkey
10455 White Granite Dr., Suite 100
Oakton, VA 22124

4. Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with NVFS! At this time, all of the volunteer slots for Operation Turkey 2018 have been filled. To be placed on our waitlist, please contact Navara Cannon at ncannon@nvfs.org or 571.748.2536.

For groups interested in holiday volunteering in Prince William County, there are other holiday opportunities available if the group is flexible on their volunteer date(s). Contact Navara Cannon at ncannon@nvfs.org or 571.748.2536 for more information.

Operation Turkey volunteers help sort and organize food, prepare meal packages and assist at distribution. This is a great family-friendly opportunity for anyone 12 and older. If you have any questions, please contact Navara Cannon at ncannon@nvfs.org.