News Release: 11/15/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Upper Valley Haven Provides Thanksgiving Meal Kits to Community in Need at Turkey Day Event

Hartford, VT – November 15, 2024 – Upper Valley Haven is excited to host its annual Turkey Day drive-through event, providing Upper Valley community members with all the ingredients needed to cook a full Thanksgiving meal at home. The event will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hartford High School.

Households are invited to drive through to pick up a frozen turkey, fresh vegetables, stuffing mix, cranberry jelly, pie filling, and more. No advance registration or documentation is required to participate.

Important Event Details:

• Date and Time: Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: Hartford High School
• Picking Up for Someone Else: If a third party is picking up on behalf of a household, please provide them with a signed note including your name, town, state, household size, and the name of the individual picking up.

Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Event:
The Good Neighbor Health Clinic will be offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations during Turkey Day for individuals aged 18 to 64.

Additional Pick-Up Options:
If individuals are unable to attend Turkey Day, Upper Valley Haven’s Community Food Market will be open for meal pickups on Monday, November 25th, and Tuesday, November 26th, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please note that we cannot reserve turkeys and supplies are limited.

Contact Information:
For questions or more information, please call the Haven at 802-295-6500.

About the Upper Valley Haven
The Upper Valley Haven provides temporary shelter, permanent supportive housing, food, and problem solving to those in need. The Haven addresses immediate needs while empowering people to pursue a self-directed life. Open 365 days a year, the Haven never charges for its services and supports over 10,000 people annually.  To learn more, become a volunteer, or make a donation, visit UpperValleyHaven.org.

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Photo Captions:

TurkeyDayGraphic.png: Upper Valley Haven’s annual Turkey Day will be held on Saturday, November 23 at Hartford High School.

TurkeyDayVolunteers.jpg: Last year’s Turkey Day volunteers getting meal kits ready for local families.

TurkeyDayBoardMembers.jpg: Turkey Day allows local families to have everything they need for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.