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Mel Trotter needs turkeys – today!

Posted at 3:42 PM, Nov 18, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-18 15:42:22-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Mel Trotter Ministries is in need of a lot of turkeys – fast!

The local homeless ministry has a goal to distribute 1,500 donated turkeys this Thanksgiving holiday.  They are collecting in a one-day blitz, called the “Turkey Drop” at Celebration Cinema North and South.

According to the ministry, as of 3:30pm, they are still about 820 turkeys short.  They are collecting until 7:00pm at the locations below.  Cash donations are also accepted.

  • Celebration Cinema North – 2121 Celebration Drive NE
  • Celebration Cinema South – 1506 Eastport SE
  • Mel Trotter’s Store – 555 28th Street SE
  • Mel Trotter’s Store – 7500 Cottonwood Drive
  • Mel Trotter’s Store – 538 S. State Street in Sparta
  • Mel Trotter Mission – 225 Commerce SW
  • Goodwill – 363 E. State in Belding (only)