State Sen. Curren D. Price, Jr. (D-Culver City) will join with Golden State Water and American Water for his “Operation Gobble Turkey Giveaway” event on Tuesday.
From 10 until 12 noon, Sen. Price will be at Rancho Cienega Park, 5001 Rodeo Rd.
This annual event was created to assist families who need food during the holiday season. Sen. Price will give out more than 200 turkeys and food vouchers to select non-profit organizations, faith-based and community groups from throughout the 26th Senate District.
These turkeys and food vouchers will go towards providing thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families throughout the County. Food donations and vouchers are provided by Golden State Water, American Water, Vons and Ralphs.
“When we are facing tough economic times, it’s important we come together to assist organizations in providing wholesome Thanksgiving meals,” Sen. Price said.
Besides Culver City, the 26th District of Sen. Price and 800,000 residents covers Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Vista, Beverlywood, Carthay Circle, Century City, the Crenshaw District, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Hyde Park, Jefferson Park, Koreatown, Ladera Heights, Lafayette Square, Larchmont, Leimert Park, Los Feliz, Miracle Mile, South L.A., View Park, West L.A. and Windsor Hills.
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