LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An event collecting frozen turkeys for Louisville families far exceeded the organizers’ goals. And on Friday the birds landed in homes across the city.

Phyllis Helm, who received one of the holiday boxes, said the support couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Utilities and stuff have went up; they’re going to go up again, and people’s income hasn’t gone up,” she said.

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Brownies Bar and Grill hosted its annual Turkey Stock donation drive.

The goal was to collect 5,000 frozen turkeys — but the community delivered far more, surpassing 7,000 birds.

Aaron Moore, Food Rescue program manager with Kentucky Harvest , said the turnout made a record-breaking difference.

“Because the community was able to show up in this way, we’ve been able to distribut

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