20th annual Turkey Drop set to begin

Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Volunteers at annual Turkey Drop packaging event at St. Matthews House. Credit: WINK

The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin. Organizers aim to mark this milestone anniversary by providing over 7,000 turkeys to those in need.

The event is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Monday as donors and volunteers gather at the First Naples Church located at 3000 Orange Blossom Drive.

Volunteers from Capital Wealth Advisors and St. Matthews House produce turkey kits fitted with mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, enough for a family of four to six.

Those interested in donating non-perishable food for Thanksgiving have until Wednesday at the St. Matthew’s House donation drop-off at 2601 Airport Road South, Naples, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This list provided by St. Matthews House can be donated for the Turkey Drop:

  • Frozen Turkeys
  • Broth
  • Gravy
  • Stuffing Mix
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Baking Items
  • Instant Mash Potatoes
  • Shelf-Stable Milk
  • Canned Cranberry Sauce
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Pumpkin
  • Canned Fruits

Frozen turkey donations can be taken to the St. Matthew’s House Pantry at 4535 Domestic Avenue in Naples. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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