San Bernardino County Supervisors give out 700 turkeys

From the county:

Thousands of deserving residents will enjoy a hot, holiday meal this Thanksgiving, due in part to the continued partnership between San Bernardino County Supervisors Paul Biane and Josie Gonzales.

This year the supervisors each allocated $4,000 used to purchase 700 turkeys.

This is the third year Biane and Gonzales have provided turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Each district office distributed 350 turkeys to churches and community-based groups that serve the residents living in their respective districts. The birds will be the main course for thousands of holiday meals or packaged in food baskets and distributed to needy individuals and families.

"This effort has been successful for the past three years because of the churches and community groups that distribute these turkeys and other food to families who may otherwise not have a Thanksgiving dinner," Biane said in a statement. "They are fantastic partners, and they truly deserve the credit for making this effort a success."