More than 2,000 families participate in Commissioner Jean Monestime's Thanksgiving Giveaway

Events Were Held at Arcola Lakes Park and Oak Grove Park

Commissioner Jean Monestime hands out turkeys at the annual District 2 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Arcola Lakes Park on November 17, 2013.

Miami-Dade - The tradition of giving thanks and celebrating family continued in District 2 this year, as more than 2,000 families participated in Commissioner Jean Monestime’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Sunday, November 17, 2013.

Commissioner Monestime distributed 2,200 turkeys to families in District 2 at Arcola Lakes Park and Oak Grove Park for the Thanksgiving holiday.

“Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what we have while helping those who need a little more,” said Commissioner Monestime. “We do this every year because we want to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday while coming together in a spirit of community.”

Commissioner Monestime thanked the volunteers and various community-based agencies who participated in the food distribution efforts. 

“I’m personally very grateful for the selfless dedication of our community partners and volunteers,” Commissioner Monestime said.

Commissioner Jean Monestime delivers turkeys to more than 2,000 families in District 2 during his annual Turkey Giveaway at Oak Grove Park (above). Thousands of District 2 residents turned out to receive turkeys at Oak Grove Park (below).