Turkeypalooza will distribute 1,100 complete holiday meal kits
at four locations across the region from Nov. 24-26

Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals, will distribute 1,100 turkeys and thousands of pounds of food during Turkeypalooza. The annual event serves families across the region, supporting residents with four pick-up locations from Monday, Nov. 24, through Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Now in its eighth year, Turkeypalooza will provide meal kits, including a turkey, fresh produce, and shelf-stable sides like stuffing and macaroni and cheese, with support from Washington Nationals Community Impact Partner AARP, Giant Food and DoorDash.

“Nationals Philanthropies tackles food insecurity throughout the year through nutrition education, a weekly produce market and grants that improve access to healthy food in the communities with the greatest need,” said Lauren McCarthy, Vice President and Executive Director, Washington Nationals Philanthropies. “We are grateful that we can serve so many families across the region this holiday season with support from partners like AARP, Giant Food and DoorDash.”

Turkeypalooza will distribute Thanksgiving meals at locations throughout the region, which have been selected based on the needs of residents. Each distribution will begin at 3:00 p.m. The four locations include:

• Monday, Nov. 24
• Center Field Gate at Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. (adjacent to the Team Store on N Street SE) 
• Tuesday, Nov. 25
• Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, 3675 Ely Place SE, Washington, D.C. (open to Academy families and neighboring Fort Dupont community)
• KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, 3999 Eighth St. SE, Washington, D.C.
• Wednesday, Nov. 26
• Oakcrest Community Center, 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd., District Heights, MD

“As the inaugural Community Impact Partner of the Nationals, AARP is proud to support Turkeypalooza and help families across the region connect and enjoy the holiday season,” added Barbara Shipley, AARP Senior Vice President of Brand Integration.

“Giant Food takes tremendous pride in continuing our partnership with Washington Nationals Philanthropies to help fight against food insecurity and provide meals to our communities this holiday season,” said Felis Andrade, Giant Food Director of External Communications and Community Relations.

Fans interested in supporting Nationals Philanthropies are encouraged to visit nats4good.org to learn more about its programs, impact and ways to get involved.