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EDINBURG, Texas – As the holidays approach, City of Edinburg officials are working to ensure city residents can safely enjoy a Thanksgiving meal through the 13th annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive .
Staff will work with Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and HEB to distribute 1,000 turkeys and 1,000 food baskets to pre-selected families in Edinburg on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will hold a kickoff ceremony at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive before crews begin deliveries.
The community is encouraged to donate non-perishable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, stuffing and gravy mixes until November 15, 2024.
The City of Edinburg also needs volunteers to help sort cans, fill food baskets and make deliveries. For more information about volunteering, please call (956) 381-5631.
