Men Of Omega Psi Phi to host turkey giveaway in Bloomington

Posted on November 15, 2023
The turkey giveaway is happening Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5pm to 7pm. (WJBC file photo)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – The Chi Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has partnered with This Age Global Ministries for a turkey giveaway at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

The turkey giveaway is happening Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5pm to 7pm. The church is located at 509 W. Jackson Street in Bloomington. Turkeys will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis.

With inflation, turkey prices are up as much as 17% across the nation, according to a news release from the fraternity. This is becoming a stressor for many families during the season of giving.

The men of the Chi Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will assist in easing this burden by providing 100 turkeys to families of the Bloomington-Normal community.

More information can be found here.

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