Turkey Drop

November 18, 2026

Turkey Drop is an annual tradition in West Michigan. Mel Trotter Ministries, WOOD Radio, and Celebration Cinema partner together for an entire day devoted to collecting frozen turkeys for our neighbors in need in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Event Details

Date & Time

November 18, 2026
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Drop off your frozen turkey between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at any of the locations on November 18!

Drop Off Locations

Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX
2121 Celebration Dr NE Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA

Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids South
1506 Eastport Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, USA

Mel Trotter Ministries Downtown Location
225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

MTM Thrift Store – Jenison
7500 Cottonwood Dr, Jenison, MI 49428

Muskegon Rescue Mission’s Men’s Shelter
400 W Laketon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441, USA

Give to Turkey Drop

Give today to meet the urgent needs of hurting neighbors.

Your gift today will help someone in need receive a hearty Thanksgiving meal. Monetary gifts are accepted before, on or after Turkey Drop day.

Event FAQ

How do I get involved?

Participating in our annual Turkey Drop is easy! All you have to do is drive up and drop off one or more frozen turkeys to any of our drop-off locations on Wednesday, November 18 between 7:00 AM and 7:00PM.

What is the turkey goal this year?

This year, we are aiming to collect 7,000 turkeys! The more turkeys we receive, the more individuals and families will be blessed in our community.

Can I give to Turkey Drop?

Absolutely! Monetary gifts are accepted before, on or after Turkey Drop day. With every $20 donated, we are able to buy at least one turkey for our Thanksgiving Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day.

How do you use monetary donations?

The funds that help us reach our goal will be used to purchase turkeys for the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Any gifts raised above and beyond the goal will go towards feeding the guests in the winter months, as 1 in 3 families are now food insecure.

How can I receive a turkey?

We partner with Feeding America West Michigan for Turkey Drop. They collect all of the turkeys and distrubute them. To receive turkeys, contact Feeding America at 616-432-6970. You will need to become a partner agency, but for turkeys it will not cost you.

Individuals need to contact a local agency in order to get a turkey.