City of Inglewood Turkey Giveaway presented by PepsiCo and Don Lee Farms

2,500 Turkeys, boxes of produce, and beverages to be distributed to community members during the 10th Annual TurkeyGiveaway at Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, CALIF. (November 7, 2024) -The City of Inglewood will host its 10th Annual Turkey Giveaway presented by PepsiCo and Don Lee Farms, on Wednesday, November 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT at Hollywood Park. The event will serve approximately 2,000 Inglewood families, providing turkeys donated by Don Lee Farms, and additional items from PepsiCo and Melissa's Produce. The City will work with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the Los AngelesRams and the Los Angeles Chargers for the distribution.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway is a drive-thru event and participants must be registered in advance to receive the items. The event registration has reached capacity in each of the last four years it's been hosted at Hollywood Park. To register, visit this link.

In attendance at the giveaway will be Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, elected officials, members of the City Council, andHollywood Park executives.

"The essence of a community is shown when we share our prosperity. Thanksgiving is a time to show our gratitude to one another," said Mayor Butts.

"PepsiCo is proud to be this year's presenting sponsor of Inglewood's Turkey Giveaway tradition," said John Dean,President, PepsiCo Beverages North America, West Division. "We take pride in being part of the vibrant Inglewood community where many of our customers and employees live and thrive. For the fourth consecutive year, we are excited to be a part of this drive that makes a positive impact on local families as they prepare to celebrate this holiday season."

"In partnership with the City of Inglewood, we're honored to continue this annual tradition of providing Thanksgiving turkeys for families in our community," said Donald Goodman, Founder and CEO of Don Lee Farms. "Since our early days in the 1980's, giving back to Inglewood has been essential to our mission, and we're thankful to work alongside the city to make this event impactful for those we proudly call our neighbors."

In addition to the turkeys, other donated items include Pepsi, Bubbly, Frito-Lay, boxes of sides and 2,000 boxes of produce containing 5 lbs russet potatoes, 2 lbs carrots, and 3 lbs Granny Smith apples in each box from Melissa's, a specialty produce distributor. In addition, the event day will be supported by over 60 community and corporate volunteers, including members from PepsiCo's Employee Resource Groups and Hollywood Park employees.

"We are grateful to bring the City of Inglewood Turkey Distribution Presented by PepsiCo and Don Lee Farms back toHollywood Park to serve our community," said Otto Benedict, Senior Vice President, Facility and Campus Operations atSoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. "The event has become a highlight of the holiday season and alongside our community partners and volunteers we are committed to providing Thanksgiving meals for Inglewood families."