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NY/NJ foundation begins 28th annual campaign to give away 15,000 pounds of turkey

October 23, 2014
28th Free Turkeys Korean American Foundation

28th Free Turkeys Korean American Foundation

Free Turkeys Korean American Foundation, a non-profit effort in New York and New Jersey, has begun its 28th annual campaign.

The goal is to raise enough money to give away 15,000 pounds of turkey — that’s roughly 3,000 turkeys at about $10 each.

“It’s true that donations have dwindled since the economy worsened, but the Korean American community’s compassion for others hasn’t,” said Jeon Sang-bok, foundation president. “It’s difficult to raise money, but we experience the miracle of going over our goal every year.”

The foundation has given free turkeys to about 250 soup-kitchen facilities in New York and New Jersey for 27 years.

A fundraising campaign will open on Broad Avenue in Palisades Park, N.J., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Those who wish to volunteer should gather in front of Rodeo Plaza by 1 p.m., the foundation said.

The foundation’s effort is sponsored by The Korea Times New York.

For more information, call 201-592-6872.