CVUSD hosts turkey and produce giveaway to help local families this Thanksgiving

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - Hundreds of families in the Coachella Valley are getting a little extra help this Thanksgiving.

Monday evening, the Coachella Valley Unified School District hosted a massive turkey and produce giveaway, making sure local families have what they need for the holiday table.

The district partnered with vendors and Aziz Farms to make the event possible.

A thousand turkeys and boxes of fresh produce were handed out at the event, with cars lined up for hours to take part.

CVUSD Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza says, "We're not only giving a turkey away, we're also giving a produce box along with the turkey to every car that drives through. . . We're really happy that we're able to do this - It helps us connect with the community."

Organizers say they hope these efforts make the holiday season a little brighter for families across the valley.