Torklift team with Kent Food Bank volunteers on drop off day

As the 2024 Kent Turkey Challenge wraps up its 12th year, we are excited to celebrate the impact we as a community were able to make and want to extend a huge thank you to the overwhelming support from our community! In total, the Turkey Challenge raised 2,750 pounds of food and $12,411 for the Kent Food Bank. The Turkey Challenge is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together to help families in need. This year’s event has once again showcased the generosity of local organizations, businesses, and individuals who went above and beyond in supporting this vital cause.

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Top Food Donors

A huge round of applause to the organizations that collected the most food donations, ensuring that families will have full plates and warm meals this holiday season. Special recognition goes to:

  1. Grass Lake Elementary – 968 items collected
  2. Kent CrossFit – 956 items collected
  3. Kent Methodist Church – 310 items collected

Top Monetary Donors

We are incredibly grateful to the organizations and individuals who made significant financial contributions, amplifying the reach of the Turkey Challenge and enabling us to provide further assistance to those in need. A big thank you to:

  1. Torklift – $8,385 collected
  2. Eberle Vivian – $1,961 collected
  3. Shannon & Associates – $1,190 collected

Thank You to Everyone Involved

We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Turkey Challenge. From the schools, churches, businesses, and community members who made this event possible, to each person who contributed a can, a dollar, or a helping hand, your support is what makes this event possible. Together, we have made a meaningful difference in the lives of families throughout Kent.

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Donations from Shannon & Associates
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Donations from Banner Bank
Donations from Kent Methodist Church
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Donations from Kent Crossfit
Grass Lake Elementary School

As we look forward to next year, we’re excited to see how the community will come together once again to make an even bigger impact. For more information on the Kent Turkey Challenge and ways to get involved, visit our Turkey Challenge page.

Thank you, Kent, for your unwavering generosity and community spirit. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in 2025!