MIAMI — With the days ticking to Thanksgiving, turkey distributions have been happening across South Florida all weekend — and these events are making a strong impact on their communities.
Vicki Losasso has volunteered for years taking turkeys to those in need.
“A lot of these folks don’t work and they have children and are on a very low income,” she said.
Losasso participates in the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center’s Thanksgiving Basket Brigade, an event that delivers over 800 meals to families caring for children with special healthcare needs.
Carlton Green is thankful that they brought it to him.
“It’s a blessing cause it does help financially for the young lady that takes care of over seven kids,” he said.
The volunteers greet drivers as they come through the garage and give them the food to take to assigned homes.
“We had over 100 volunteers yesterday help bag the food,” said Ana Calderon-Randazzo, Executive Director of the Center. “And today I think 132 cars came through.”