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Commissioners discuss holiday dinner and turkey giveaways; ask staff for specifics at next meeting
Summary
A commissioner proposed a county-funded community dinner and township turkey allocations ahead of the holidays, estimating a $7,500–$8,500 catered dinner for up to 500 people and roughly $1,500–$2,000 per township for turkey distributions; the board asked staff to return with detailed numbers for a vote.
The Northampton County Board of Commissioners discussed a holiday community engagement proposal that would include a county-hosted community dinner and a turkey distribution program.
A commissioner presented plans for a catered community dinner at the county wellness center, estimating roughly $7,500–$8,500 to feed up to 500 people, and suggested turkey allocations of $1,500–$2,000 for each township to distribute locally. The presenter described additional ideas including care packages for nursing homes and partnering with the Department of Social Services for a countywide turkey distribution, noting a potential total cost estimate around $29,500 when combined with township allocations and additional care packages.
Commissioners asked for more specific vendor quotes and legal review; the presenter said attorney review had confirmed compliance with county processes. The board agreed to consider the item and asked staff to return with exact costs and logistics for action at the next meeting.
Next steps: staff to compile vendor quotes, final cost estimates and operational details and present them at the next board meeting so the board can vote on whether to fund the program.
