<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=13a0CN_1GuxR2On00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=13a0CN_1GuxR2On00" width="500" height="500" ></figure><p>The Jackson Police Department is helping local families prepare for Thanksgiving with its annual Turkey Drive-Thru Giveaway on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the American 1 Event Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 128 W. Ganson St.</p><p>Through partnerships with Walmart, Meijer, Bailey Excavating and additional community donors, the Police Department plans to distribute 500 free turkeys to Jackson residents.</p><p>The event is organized through the Police Department's Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Strategy as part of its ongoing commitment to community outreach and building positive relationships with residents.</p><p>"Having enough food on the table for a family holiday is a big part of that," said GVI Coordinator Cheryl Ragland. "With increasing food costs for families, we hope this helps to alleviate some financial strain during the holiday season."</p><h2>Event Details</h2><ul><li><b>Date:</b> Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026</li><li><b>Time:</b> 10 a.m. to noon</li><li><b>Location:</b> American 1 Event Center, Jackson County Fairgrounds, 128 W. Ganson St.</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free for Jackson residents</li><li><b>Registration:</b> No advance registration required</li></ul><h2>Drive-Thru Instructions</h2><p>Residents should enter the fairgrounds using the N. Blackstone Street entrance and remain in their vehicles. Jackson Police officers will distribute turkeys as drivers proceed through the designated parking lot. Vehicles will exit the fairgrounds onto W. Ganson Street.</p><p>Turkeys will be available while supplies last, with a limit of one turkey per vehicle.</p><p>The Jackson Police Department thanks its community partners and donors for helping make this annual event possible and supporting Jackson families during the Thanksgiving season.</p></div></body>

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The Jackson Police Department is helping local families prepare for Thanksgiving with its annual Turkey Drive-Thru Giveaway on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the American 1 Event Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 128 W. Ganson St. Through partnerships with Walmart, Meijer, Bailey Excavating and...

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