49 collected and with two days to go there is still a need for 114 turkeys.
With only two days left for the Miramichi Turkey Drive, the need is huge.
Mary Richardson, owner of the Tiny Treasure Chest confirmed that 49 turkeys were collected in to date and a need for 114 turkeys’ remain. The first week was a good, and Richardson is confident the remaining numbers will come in next two days. The snow storm on Monday slowed thing down, but she confirmed the numbers come up. The drive is finished this Friday December 14th, . so with only two days left your kindness will be appreciated.
It has been identified through the coordinators a requirement of 163 turkeys is needed for 2012. The turkey drive is for the Christmas Turkey Hampers and the turkey is usually the item which is the most expensive to be included in the hampers.
Frozen turkeys can be dropped off at two locations. The drops off locations are Tiny Treasure Chest, 1750 Water Street or the Great Canadian Dollar Store, 1746 Water Street.
If a person is unable to physically drop off a frozen turkey, they can forward a donation made out the “Christmas Turkey Drive”. Donation can be sent to Christmas Turkey Drive C/O Tiny Treasure Chest,1750 Water Street, Miramichi N.B., E1N 1B5 or dropped off at the store, 1750 Water Street. All funds generated will go directly to the purchase of a turkey.
If anyone requests any further information on this please call 622-4079. The drive started on December 3th and runs till December 14th.