Wild Turkeys Flocking Into Sioux Falls Banquet!

The East South Dakota National Wild Turkey Federation will be delivering turkeys to The Banquet just in time for Thanksgiving!

This yearly donation of turkey is a highlight for members of the Wild Turkey Federation and The Banquet.

The National Wild Turkey Federation is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to wild turkey preservation in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Banquet Executive Director Tamera Jerke-Liesinger stated “The Banquet relies on donations of turkey this time of year to fulfill our needs for the entire year.

Our guests love the traditional gifts of turkey are a blessing to The Banquet. We rely on turkey and ham donations this time of year to fulfill our needs for an entire year.” 

“This is an opportunity for sportsmen and hunters to give back to people who have limited resources and we are happy to serve the needs of people who turn to The Banquet to feed their families,” said Ron Schauer, committee member in the East Dakota Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The Banquet is a non-profit feeding ministry that serves over 200,000 meals each year to people living in poverty in Sioux Falls. All meals at The Banquet are served by volunteer groups.

The turkeys will be delivered to The Banquet, 900 E. 8th St. Sioux Falls on Tuesday, November 21st at 9:45 a.m.