A small nonprofit is trying to instill a sense of community in New Orleans kids, and a recent distribution of Thanksgiving turkeys was part of the plan.

London Rosiere, founder of Camp SoulGrow , spearheaded the Nov. 15 campaign to pass out 100 turkeys to community organizations around the city.

The giveaway came in the wake of the federal government shutdown, which left food stamp benefits in an uncertain state for weeks and strained the resources of families in need.

“We're offering 100 turkeys, and we have the New Orleans East Hospital and Greater St. Stephen Baptist Church begging for more,” Rosiere said. “ … I wish we could do more.”

The nine-year tradition of food gifts to area community centers began so kids could experience “the gift of giving,” and to inspire more community

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