CHICAGO (CBS) — Several businesses on the city’s Southwest Side are making sure hundreds of families can celebrate Thanksgiving.
More than 400 turkeys were given away on Sunday in the West Elsdon neighborhood—and for many, the event was about more than just a free meal.
A simple turkey could make someone’s day. Rita Perez is one such person—holidays are tough for her since her son was killed in 2007, and on top of it, she recently lost her job.
“I wasn’t really planning on having a big Thanksgiving dinner, but this is going to help a whole lot, yes. I’m truly grateful—just for the simple, just a turkey.” Perez said. “You know, it put a smile on my face, and knowing that it’s good people out here.”
The event Sunday was the second annual La Michoacana Premium and Friends Turkey Giveaway, heled at 5160 S. Pulaski Rd.
“Everybody deserves to have a great Thanksgiving with their family, a nice meal, and why not?” said event organizer Omar Corral. “All the support that they give us through all the years, it’s just great to give back a little; give back with all of our hearts.”