Creating Food Security
Hometown Turkey TakeoverJoin Us
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:00 AM
While supplies last (weather permitting)
Backup date: Saturday, Nov. 22
WHERE:
Mower County Fairgrounds,
700 12th Street SW, Austin, Minnesota 55912
Hormel Foods, and community partners are teaming up to coordinate a community-wide turkey drive.
Community members and neighbors can pick up two free, frozen JENNIE-O® Tender & Juicy Turkey Breasts per household—drive-through style—just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Hometown Turkey Takeover will contribute up to 7,000 turkeys to the Austin community. Pre-registration will not be offered; limit two per household.
The organizations and partners involved are committed to reducing food insecurity rates in the county and strive to improve our community’s quality of life. In alignment with this initiative, the Hometown Food Security Project’s mission is to reduce Mower County’s food insecurity rate from 7.1% to 3%, share research and create a playbook containing best practices.
Volunteer Info
For more Information click the link below.
This is an outdoor event. Please dress according to weather. Beanie hats and and freezer gloves will be provided.
Sign up via United Way’s Get Connected Platform by November 6 at 11:59 a.m. CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What product will be handed out at this year’s event?
The 2025 Hometown Turkey Takeover event will pass out two (2) JENNIE-O® Tender and Juicy Turkey Breast per household.
When can I begin lining up to receive my turkey?
We are happy to hear how excited you are to receive your free turkeys! To best serve everyone, we ask that you begin lining up no earlier than 8:30 am CT.
When does the event end?
The Hometown Turkey Takeover event will start at 9 am CT and end once all the turkeys are distributed. Turkeys will be available while supplies last.
How many turkeys can I receive? What if I have another family with me?
We are passing out two (2) JENNIE-O® Tender and Juicy Turkey Breast per household.
Can I reserve a turkey in advance?
To accommodate as many Austin residents as possible, no turkeys will be available for reservation ahead of the event. Turkey’s will be available on a first come first serve basis.
I am unable to attend the event in-person, how can I secure my turkey?
In addition to passing out JENNIE-O® Tender and Juicy Turkey Breast at the Mower County Fairgrounds, we are
partnering with several non-profit organizations to distribute turkey breasts to the greater Mower County
community and surrounding areas.
Can I walk or leave my car during the event?
We understand the line to receive your turkey can be long; however, for safety, we ask that you stay in your vehicle until it is your turn. If you need to use the restroom, you must have someone stay in the car and move it through the line until you return.
How can I, or my group, become a volunteer at this event?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Hometown Turkey Takeover event! To sign up as a volunteer please follow this link
For questions, please contact:
Gema Alvarado-Guerrero
Email: GAlvaradoGuerrero@hormel.com
View Resources On The Hometown Food Security Mobile App
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Thanks to the partners and teams helping make this event possible. Your contributions are invaluable!
Hometown Food Security Project
318 Main St N.
Austin, MN 55912
Get Involved!
If you’d like to volunteer with these efforts, let us know on this form.