CHESTER, Ill. (WSIL) -- State Sen. Terri Bryant and Meridian of Illinois donated 150 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry. This effort aimed to provide local families in Randolph County with a warm holiday meal this Thanksgiving season.

"Thanksgiving is a reminder of the importance of community, kindness, and lending a hand to our neighbors," Bryant said. "I want to thank Meridian for partnering with us to make this donation possible. These turkeys will help families throughout the Chester area enjoy a warm meal and a sense of comfort during the holiday season."

The turkeys were distributed directly to residents who visited the pantry’s mobile market on November 26.

"We are very grateful for this support and for the chance to partner again this year with Sen. B

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