Thousands of halal turkeys found their way into the hands of families in need this week through citywide holiday giveaways, as residents in Chicago and beyond navigate uncertainty over federal food assistance.

On Saturday morning, members of the charity Zakat Chicago distributed 5,600 turkeys across 35 locations as part of its third annual Feasting with Dignity campaign.

Zakat Chicago member Salman Mohiuddin said this year’s distribution was their largest yet and was crucial to helping families struggling with the lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the historic 43-day government shutdown that ended earlier this month.

“Sometimes we take for granted what we have and it’s important to give back and support those who need it most,” said Mohiuddin, emphasizin

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