NAACP Dayton giving away free turkeys this week

The Dayton Unit of the NAACP on Salem Ave. gave away 200 turkeys Friday November 18, 2022. It was the third annual giveaway for the greater Dayton area. President of the Dayton Unit of the NAACP, Dr. Derrick L. Foward is in the background. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Credit: JIM NOELKER

Credit: JIM NOELKER

The Dayton Unit of the NAACP on Salem Ave. gave away 200 turkeys Friday November 18, 2022. It was the third annual giveaway for the greater Dayton area. President of the Dayton Unit of the NAACP, Dr. Derrick L. Foward is in the background. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

The NAACP’s Dayton Branch, in partnership with Kroger and retired entrepreneur William Pollard, is giving away free turkeys to people for Thanksgiving dinner.

People can pick up turkeys at the NAACP Dayton Headquarters located at 915 Salem Ave. from 3 p.m. until the turkeys are gone on Friday

Only one turkey will be available per family and a maximum of two turkeys per vehicle will be distributed.

ID is required and the process will be strictly enforced, according to the NAACP.

This is the sixth year NAACP Dayton has given away turkeys.

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