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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has donated 15,000 turkeys to non-profit groups in the Inland Empire and throughout Southern California.
That’s enough for approximately 300,000 meals for families, veterans, seniors, and others in need during the upcoming holiday season, according to a statement released by the tribe.
This is the tribe’s 38th annual turkey donation. In that time, the tribe has donated an estimated 215,000 birds, providing approximately 4.1 million holiday meals.
“The roots of Morongo’s Thanksgiving Outreach program stretch back decades to a time when our tribe sought to help others even as we faced adversity,” said Charles Martin, chairman of the Morongo tribe, in the statement released Nov. 19. “This year, we continue our tribe’s legacy of giving to others by providing tens of thousands of holiday meals to those who are struggling across the region.”
Tribal members and volunteers distributed the birds at the Morongo Community Center. Recipients included food pantries, churches, senior centers, schools and veteran groups, according to the statement.
