Torklift Central's 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge
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11,762 poundsFood Collected
Goal - 10,000 POUNDS
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$16,762Cash Collected
Goal - $25,000
The 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge Logo
What is the Annual Turkey Challenge?
During the holiday’s many of us sit down to share a warm Thanksgiving meal with our families and friends while hundreds of families in our community stand in lines in the hopes of getting food from the Kent Food Bank. Bundled up against the cold and waiting for the doors to open, these families are filled with an optimism that they will be able to give thanks with their loved ones and not have to go hungry for Thanksgiving and the Christmas season.
In order to give them a memorable Thanksgiving and holiday season, the community can join together for the 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge and help out our neighbors with a goal of raising $25,000 and 10,000 pounds of food.
Dropping off food from the 8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge
Who does this benefit?
In 2011, the Kent Food Bank lost a large portion of their funding during Thanksgiving, leaving many scrambling to find ways to feed their families. This deeply impacted the community and Torklift Central responded by organizing the first ever Kent Turkey Challenge.
Over the past eight years, donations to the Kent Food Bank from the Annual Kent Turkey Challenge total more than $158,398 and 55,566 pounds of food, feeding thousands of people that would otherwise go without a Thanksgiving meal. Last year, the turkey challenge raised so much money that the food bank was also able to purchase turkeys and chickens, as well as real butter, fresh celery and fresh sweet potatoes.
Some donations from Hanis Irvine Prothero during the 2018 Challenge
One of our previous entries for the Turkey Challenge Coloring Contest!
What has the Turkey Challenge Accomplished?
Every year the Annual Kent Turkey Challenge grows in popularity and competition between the local businesses and organizations involved. Last year alone we had 79 businesses join! A friendly rivalry, the Annual Kent Turkey Challenge is to see who can collect and raise the most food and monetary donations for the Kent Food Bank. One hundred percent of the proceeds are given to local Kent families that are combating hunger during Thanksgiving and year-round. At each of the participating businesses, you can donate canned food or if you prefer, for every $10 donation, you can put your name on a paper turkey for it to be displayed as a thank you for your donation!
For some added fun, the 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge is hosting a kids coloring contest. Children of all ages are welcome to compete for many prizes including an electric Razor scooter. The winning class of each school that participates will get a cookie party after the challenge has completed as a thank you for helping with the challenge.
The coloring contest winners from the 8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge!
Win A Trip to Las Vegas!
For those who are over 18 and are interested in winning a trip to Las Vegas – this contest is for you! Businesses and other participants can join us on Facebook to win a weekend stay for two in Las Vegas (hotel and airfare included).
Example of a Facebook post you can share to enter to win!
Here’s how to win:
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Participate in the 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge
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Post a photo of your donations on Torklift Central’s Facebook: facebook.com/TorkliftCentral
- Add the caption: “Participating in the 9th Annual #KentTurkeyChallenge”
- Participants can enter once per day
The Torklift team will vote on the best photos and prizes will be awarded once the 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge has concluded!
We ask for your support to make the 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge the most successful to date. As a community, this is an opportunity for us to make a lasting positive impact in the lives of families by making sure everyone gets a Thanksgiving meal.
The Annual Kent Turkey Challenge is not just about food; it’s about making memories with loved ones. It’s about making sure parents can give their children the memory of a bountiful and happy Thanksgiving.
What's Happening for 2019?
Some great things that are going on this year for the 9th Annual Turkey Challenge:
- The Kent City Council and Mayor will be announcing an official proclamation of the Turkey Challenge at the City Council meeting
- The Seattle-Tacoma Box Company and The BoxMaker donated boxes to use for the Challenge. The boxes will be distributed to participating businesses for collecting donations
- Get updates from ILoveKent.net for the Turkey Challenge
- Look for Turkey Challenge details in the Kent Chamber and Kent Downtown Partnership newsletters
- The Kent Reporter is spotlighting the top five leaders of the Challenge every week
On the Torklift Central website, we will list every contributing organization on the leader board which is located below. A counter of the total contributions the community has collected above will also tabulate how much our community has left to go before we reach our goal! We will also be showcasing the leaders of the challenge through our blog, e-newsletters and on our Facebook.
With your help, we can reach our ninth anniversary goal that every family in our community will be able to share a special holiday meal and that no household will have to go hungry on Thanksgiving.
I'm interested! How do I join?
To participate in the 9th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge, please contact Kerstin at: [email protected] or enter in the "Join the Turkey Challenge" form below.
The Event in Past Years
Sponsors
Contest Leaderboard
We want to recognize the individual contributions of each business. There is no donation too small as every bit helps. We want to thank each of these businesses for their continued support and donation efforts.
FOOD COLLECTED:
11,762 cans
2,827 CANS
2,002 CANS
1,863 CANSGrass Lake Elementary School
1,791 CANSSeattle / Tacoma KOA
1,396 CANS
1,351 CANS
1,172 CANSKent CrossFit
1,043 CANS
1,011 CANS
968 CANS
956 CANS
685 CANS
595 CANS
541 CANS
500 CANS
453 CANS
448 CANSAnytime Fitness
436 CANSBlinker Tavern
428 CANSMaplehurst Bakery
414 CANSSpringbrook Elementary School
407 CANS
354 CANS
324 CANSGonnason Boats
310 CANS
300 CANSKent United Methodist Church
288 CANSBenson Vision Source
285 CANSChateau at Valley Center, Residents and Employees
283 CANSEberle Vivian
278 CANSTorklift
270 CANSCity of Kent
269 CANS
267 CANS
225 CANS
214 CANS
210 CANSRomaine Electric
205 CANSNational Event Pros
200 CANSPolly Shepherd and Greg Girard
198 CANS
182 CANS
175 CANS
164 CANS
161 CANSHolmes Electric
158 CANSRunning Stitch Fabrics
158 CANSKent Downtown Partnership
155 CANSHanis Irvine Prothero
150 CANS
148 CANS
139 CANS
138 CANS
129 CANS
129 CANSMasTec Network Solutions
127 CANSEdward Jones - Kevin Hasslinger
123 CANSShine On Signs and Graphics
115 CANS
113 CANS
110 CANSCurran Law Firm
108 CANS
107 CANSPacific Power Group
106 CANSMedoSweet Farms
95 CANSBell-Anderson & Associates LLC
92 CANS
91 CANS
89 CANSShannon and Associates
87 CANS
85 CANSUTOPIA Seattle
84 CANS
77 CANS
75 CANS
73 CANS
69 CANS
69 CANSSkcac Industries and Employment Services
67 CANSZ-Ultimate Defense Studios
64 CANS
64 CANS
61 CANSMeridian Dental Clinic
59 CANS
54 CANS
52 CANS
52 CANSAFL Hyperscale/ The Light Brigade
50 CANS
49 CANSAround the Clock INC.
47 CANSKent Performance Auto Center
47 CANS
46 CANS
45 CANS
44 CANS
44 CANSMcMonigle Veterinary Hospital
42 CANSStafford Suites Senior Apartments
42 CANS
41 CANSThermo King Northwest
37 CANS
37 CANS
35 CANSLucky Dog Auto Glass
35 CANSPegasus Northwest Inc.
35 CANS
34 CANSFlynn Chiropractic Clinic
32 CANS
32 CANSLifelike Dentures
32 CANSKent Station Chiropractic & Massage
32 CANS
31 CANSWells Fargo Bank
31 CANS
30 CANS
30 CANSGreaney Scudder Law Firm, PLLC
29 CANS
28 CANSAllegro Performing Arts Academy
27 CANSRam Restaurant and Brewery
27 CANSExhibition Automotive CarStar
25 CANSCow Chip Cookie
24 CANSBanner Bank
24 CANSFloForm Countertops
23 CANSLA Fitness
22 CANSRed Lion Inn & Suites of Kent
20 CANS
18 CANSPawn Express
18 CANS
18 CANS
16 CANS
16 CANS
16 CANS
13 CANS
13 CANSKent Eye Clinic
11 CANS
11 CANSMama Stortini's Restaurant and Bar
10 CANSHeritage Bank
9 CANSRad Roasting Company
8 CANS
8 CANS
7 CANS
2 CANSRodda Paint
1 CANS
0 CANSNorthwest Welding and Gases
0 CANS
0 CANSKent Jewelry & Loans
0 CANSKent Station Family Dentistry
0 CANSThe BoxMaker
0 CANSCafe on Fourth
0 CANSEnlighting Struck Design
0 CANSColumbia Bank
0 CANSTogos
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANSNiemen Glass
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANSSeattle/Tacoma KOA
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANS
0 CANSPacific Raceway
0 CANS
CASH COLLECTED:
$16,762
$8,385 COLLECTED
$7,972 COLLECTED
$7,937 COLLECTED
$5,410 COLLECTED
$4,415 COLLECTEDEberle Vivian
$3,355 COLLECTEDPacific Power Group
$3,117 COLLECTED
$2,635 COLLECTED
$2,100 COLLECTED
$1,961 COLLECTED
$1,875 COLLECTEDPegasus Northwest Inc.
$1,775 COLLECTEDChateau at Valley Center, Residents and Employees
$1,195 COLLECTED
$1,190 COLLECTEDKent United Methodist Church
$1,190 COLLECTED
$1,135 COLLECTEDTorklift
$1,020 COLLECTED
$820 COLLECTED
$810 COLLECTEDShannon and Associates
$675 COLLECTED
$530 COLLECTED
$490 COLLECTEDCurran Law Firm
$450 COLLECTED
$400 COLLECTED
$400 COLLECTED
$330 COLLECTED
$320 COLLECTEDHolmes Electric
$300 COLLECTED
$250 COLLECTED
$230 COLLECTEDHanis Irvine Prothero
$210 COLLECTED
$200 COLLECTED
$185 COLLECTEDRunning Stitch Fabrics
$180 COLLECTEDAnytime Fitness
$171 COLLECTED
$160 COLLECTED
$130 COLLECTEDCity of Kent
$100 COLLECTEDMeridian Dental Clinic
$100 COLLECTEDNational Event Pros
$100 COLLECTEDHeritage Bank
$100 COLLECTED
$100 COLLECTEDNorthwest Welding and Gases
$80 COLLECTED
$70 COLLECTED
$60 COLLECTEDAFL Hyperscale/ The Light Brigade
$51 COLLECTEDAllegro Performing Arts Academy
$50 COLLECTED
$50 COLLECTEDAround the Clock INC.
$50 COLLECTED
$50 COLLECTED
$50 COLLECTED
$50 COLLECTED
$40 COLLECTED
$40 COLLECTED
$30 COLLECTED
$25 COLLECTEDSkcac Industries and Employment Services
$25 COLLECTEDKent Downtown Partnership
$20 COLLECTED
$20 COLLECTEDMcMonigle Veterinary Hospital
$20 COLLECTEDCow Chip Cookie
$10 COLLECTEDLifelike Dentures
$6 COLLECTEDBell-Anderson & Associates LLC
$5 COLLECTEDExhibition Automotive CarStar
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$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTEDKent Jewelry & Loans
$0 COLLECTEDStafford Suites Senior Apartments
$0 COLLECTEDBlinker Tavern
$0 COLLECTEDRad Roasting Company
$0 COLLECTEDZ-Ultimate Defense Studios
$0 COLLECTEDMedoSweet Farms
$0 COLLECTEDGonnason Boats
$0 COLLECTEDCafe on Fourth
$0 COLLECTEDBanner Bank
$0 COLLECTEDGreaney Scudder Law Firm, PLLC
$0 COLLECTEDKent CrossFit
$0 COLLECTEDBenson Vision Source
$0 COLLECTEDWells Fargo Bank
$0 COLLECTEDColumbia Bank
$0 COLLECTEDRodda Paint
$0 COLLECTEDShine On Signs and Graphics
$0 COLLECTEDKent Station Family Dentistry
$0 COLLECTEDEnlighting Struck Design
$0 COLLECTEDTogos
$0 COLLECTEDLA Fitness
$0 COLLECTEDPawn Express
$0 COLLECTEDSpringbrook Elementary School
$0 COLLECTEDLucky Dog Auto Glass
$0 COLLECTEDSeattle / Tacoma KOA
$0 COLLECTEDFloForm Countertops
$0 COLLECTEDGrass Lake Elementary School
$0 COLLECTEDThe BoxMaker
$0 COLLECTEDEdward Jones - Kevin Hasslinger
$0 COLLECTEDMaplehurst Bakery
$0 COLLECTEDMasTec Network Solutions
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTED
$0 COLLECTEDPolly Shepherd and Greg Girard
$0 COLLECTEDSeattle/Tacoma KOA
$0 COLLECTEDUTOPIA Seattle
$0 COLLECTEDKent Performance Auto Center
$0 COLLECTEDKent Eye Clinic
$0 COLLECTEDMama Stortini's Restaurant and Bar
$0 COLLECTEDRed Lion Inn & Suites of Kent
$0 COLLECTEDKent Station Chiropractic & Massage
$0 COLLECTEDThermo King Northwest
$0 COLLECTEDFlynn Chiropractic Clinic
$0 COLLECTEDPacific Raceway
$0 COLLECTEDNiemen Glass
$0 COLLECTEDRam Restaurant and Brewery
$0 COLLECTEDRomaine Electric
$0 COLLECTED