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 Greensboro.
November 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Live stream via Zoom and Facebook Live
Live stream via Zoom and Facebook Live
November 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
United Institutional Baptist Church, 802 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
📢 Calling All Operation Turkey Supporters in Greensboro! 🦃 This Thanksgiving, we're not just delivering hot meals—we’re also collecting gently worn shoes, coats, and brand new, packaged socks for kids in Greensboro, ages 5-12. All socks must be new to ensure comfort and safety for the children.
📍 Drop-off Location: United Institutional Baptist Church, 802 East Market St., Greensboro, NC 27405
📅 Drop-off Dates: November 26 & 27: 8 AM – 6 PM November 28 (last day): 8 AM – 1 PM
Your donations will help keep kids warm and comfortable as we come together to support families in need this holiday season. Every contribution is welcomed and greatly appreciated. Help make a family’s Thanksgiving one to remember! 🧡 Let’s show our community the true spirit of giving!
November 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
United Institutional Baptist Church, 802 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
The Turkey Tailgate is where we smoke all the turkeys that will be needed for Thanksgiving Day.
Setup – Getting smokers into the parking lot and getting them all ready to go
Cooking – Pitmasters to smoke the turkeys
Packaging – Getting the cooked turkeys ready for the next day
Cleaning – Picking up after getting the turkeys ready
Refrigeration – Keeping the turkeys at a safe temperature until the next morning
Any time our volunteers give is greatly appreciated!
November 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
United Institutional Baptist Church, 802 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401, 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.
On Thanksgiving Day we will gather at the church at 8am.
Thank you to our generous Greensboro sponsors!
