Each year we have multiple events throughout the year that you, friends, and family can participate in. This page is dedicated to keeping you up-to-date with what we are doing in your great city.
Volunteer Orientations
Each year in-person and/or virtual meetings will be set up to teach new volunteers how Operation Turkey works and give them a chance to talk with their city & site leaders. Make sure you have joined our volunteer network so you will receive an email with orientation details. Virtual meetings will be recorded.
Turkey Tailgate
The Turkey Tailgate takes place the day before Thanksgiving. This is a necessary preparation day where volunteers come together to cook turkeys, sort toiletry & clothing donations, gather any last minute supplies, and get everything ready for an early start the next day. For the Turkey Tailgate our biggest needs are smokers and Pitmasters to help us get all the turkeys cooked. Learn More
Thanksgiving Morning
This is our main event where we build the meals and deliver them out to the community. Volunteers of all ages come together at a location and step into various roles including setup, cooking, plating, packaging, delivering, and more. Learn More
The list below includes all currently scheduled events for Fayetteville.
November 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Doors Open at 2pm
Music & Vendors
Each participant pays $5 for a paddle and has the option to purchase raffle tickets for a 50/50 Cash Raffle
Music ~ Vendors ~ Prizes ~ Raffles
MAX CAPACITY IS 75 - NO MINORS
Social distance friendly. Mask friendly. Fun friendly.
Supporting Operation Turkey!
November 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Event Fayetteville, 580 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Come out and join us for a fun-filled night!
Have fun while supporting our community!
WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2024, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (ONLY)
(receipts must be between 5pm and 8pm)
WHERE: MAIN EVENT, 580 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC 28303-7246
Stop in and play some games, bowl, and eat, then drop your receipts in our ballet box. HAVE FUN WHILE GIVING BACK!
How it works... Drop your receipts in our ballet box. 20% of your purchase will go to Operation Turkey Fayetteville.
If you would like to volunteer email vgunter@operationturkey.com
November 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
606 Johnson St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
A meet and greet to plan out and execute how we will work together to get this project complete. There will be up to nine stations put together to support this event.
****Unload the Truck of dry goods and set up stations****
Zoom Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88357289865?pwd=fFsrMJALBx7b7DfThYmoyypbgbQIgH.1
November 26, 2024 @ 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
606 Johnson St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
6am to 11pm or until the mission is complete. (Volunteer for three to four hours)
Community comes together and cooks, make friends, hug and have a good time preparing food.
November 27, 2024 @ 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
606 Johnson St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
This is the event where we smoke turkeys and make preparations for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day. We will also be accepting donations for care packages during this time. Make sure you are registered to volunteer so you receive our informational emails when details of the event are available.
DRIVERS NEEDED: 8am to 1:00pm or until meals delivered.
From 11:30am to 2:00pm Need Support with clean up and Takedown
November 27, 2024 @ 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
606 Johnson St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
This is the event where we prep food items, such as shredding turkeys, cook dressing, mashed potatoes, sort all supplies, and make preparations for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day. Make sure you are registered to volunteer so you receive our informational emails. Follow our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram to gather the most updated details for sign up.
November 28, 2024 @ 5:00 am - 2:00 pm
606 Johnson St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
This is the big event where we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Please register to volunteer on our website to ensure you get our informational emails with details of volunteering.
Follow our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram to gather the most updated details @operationturkeyFayetteville
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-turkey-fayetteville-tickets-1080347421219?aff=oddtdtcreator
OTHER FAYETTEVILLE LOCATIONS
Harvest Family Church
6575 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Cedar Falls Baptist Church
6181 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
OTHER LOCATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Hoke County Open Door Soup Kitchen
320 Turnpike Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
Union Grove AME Zion Church
212 Tyler Lane
Edenton, NC 27932
Grace AME Zion
1401 Boyer St
Raleigh NC 27610
Thank you to our generous Fayetteville sponsors!
