EAST ORANGE — Three thousand turkeys and the fixings to go with them were given out Saturday.
Mayor Ted R. Green and his foundation hosted what was East Orange’s 18th Annual Day of Giving Turkey Distribution. The event provided free turkeys and grocery boxes to East Orange families in preparation for Thanksgiving.
The distribution site was Calvary Baptist Church on South Grove Street and people had the option to walk up or drive through. The event was staffed by volunteers, including police officers, firefighters and members of the Department of Public Works who volunteered their time to help out at the event that began at about 11 a.m…