CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza will distribute 200 turkeys and canned goods to Cairo residents on Monday, November 24.

The event, taking place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 1401 Washington Avenue, is in partnership with Arrowleaf, which pre-screens families in need.

The initiative is supported by donations from Laborers’ Local 773 and Operators 318 in Marion, Sen. Dale Fowler of Harrisburg, and the Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union. Krispy Kreme in Marion is contributing boxes of donuts.

This marks the ninth year the Illinois Office of Comptroller has provided Thanksgiving meals to Cairo families. Employees in Chicago and Springfield have also collected canned goods and toiletries for the Cairo Women’s Shelter.

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