Chicago-area McDonald’s sites host five-day turkey giveaway

The group’s 26th yearly food and wellness giveaway is taking place Tuesday through Saturday at five McDonald’s locations in Chicago, Maywood and Chicago Heights. Distribution begins at 8 a.m. each day and ends when supplies are gone. Organizers plan to give out 3,000 turkeys, as well as gift cards for additional groceries.

The first stop on November 10 is 5015 W. Madison St. in Chicago. The giveaway moves to 11 N. 1st Ave. in Maywood on November 11, then to 740 E. 47th St. in Chicago on November 12. On November 13, it is scheduled for 8321 S. Ashland Ave. in Chicago, followed by 19767 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights on November 14.

Workers from a Cook County agency focused on community and economic development will be at each site to provide information about assistance, including help with utility bills, housing, weatherization and WIC. Veterans may use a separate priority queue after presenting documentation of military service.

Attendee Felicia Loyd said the giveaway helps single parents and people managing tight budgets amid high grocery costs. Organizers advise visitors to come early because the food supply is limited.