Olivette’s Turkey Trot returns with raffle, sponsors and goal to boost Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry

Summary

At a November 'Coffee with the Mayor,' organizers described the 11th annual Olivette Turkey Trot, its partnership with Jewish Family Services and the Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry, fundraising targets ($20,000–$30,000), donation logistics and steps to accommodate special dietary needs; organizers also addressed resident concerns about street access during the race.

Moderator (identified as the mayor) opened the session and framed the Turkey Trot as a community fundraiser that benefits Jewish Family Services’ Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry: "Welcome and thank you all for being here for this month's coffee with the mayor." The event’s volunteer lead, David Moon, said organizers have 1,266 runners registered so far and are targeting 2,000, with a fundraising goal of at least $20,000 and an ideal target of $30,000.

The partnership between the city and Jewish Family Services (JFS) was described as longstanding. Miriam, identified in the meeting as JFS’s chief executive officer, explained the pantry’s growth and scale: "the food pantry, which is now serving almost 20,000 people a year," and said JFS programs together reach "upwards of 70,000 people a year." She described the pantry’s move from a small basement operation to a warehouse with about 10 full-time staff and more than 100 volunteers.

Organizers outlined event features and fundraising elements. David Moon said a…

Olivette’s Turkey Trot returns with raffle, sponsors and goal to boost Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry

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