A Lansing furniture store turned Saturday into a day of giving, distributing 200 free turkeys to community members just days before Thanksgiving.
- Best Furniture Outlet in Lansing gave away 200 free turkeys to community members on Saturday.
- CEO Ehab Awad hopes the giveaway will inspire other local businesses to give back.
- Recipients expressed gratitude, with one family planning their first home-cooked Thanksgiving.
Best Furniture Outlet in Lansing saw lines form within minutes as neighbors gathered to receive the donated turkeys. The giveaway drew families looking to complete their holiday meals and highlighted the power of local businesses supporting their communities.
“I think this is absolutely fantastic that these guys are doing this,” said Erica Mawhorter, who waited in line for a turkey. “It’s just wonderful that they think of the community. They don’t have to, they’re businessmen.”
Lansing furniture store gives away 200 turkeys before Thanksgiving
For Renee Kouyate, the turkey represents more than just a meal centerpiece.
“It is a true blessing, because now, me and my family will have a turkey to have for our Thanksgiving dinner, along with a wonderful meal that we’re gonna have,” Kouyate said…