UPDATE Nov. 21, '25

I just received this update from the folks running Operation Turkey Austin.

**🎉 Turkey Tailgate – Wednesday, November 26 (8am-8pm)**

**Location**: Dave & Buster’s Parking Lot – 9333 Research Blvd

Austin’s Turkey Tailgate is basically one giant family reunion with **700 turkeys**. Yes, that is how many we are smoking this year! No official signup — just show up and jump in!

**BIGGEST NEED:** Smokers & Pitmasters
**Other ways to help:** prepping turkeys, sorting and delivering supplies to Thanksgiving Day locations.

**Tips for Tailgate Volunteers:** Please dress for the weather, as we will be outside, wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, and bring something to drink to stay hydrated.

We’ll be posting live updates all day on the [Operation Turkey Austin Facebook Page](https://operationturkey.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727a890cec01f028d1d27c142&id=39dd2a1cb4&e=13ea9eeb3f) so you can see the action as it happens!

**🧡 Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27 (8am–12pm)**

Choose from these locations to volunteer:

* **Austin Downtown**

Juliet Italian Kitchen - Barton Springs, 1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
[Sign Up Here](https://operationturkey.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727a890cec01f028d1d27c142&id=0a85cbbf90&e=13ea9eeb3f)
* **Austin Northwest**

Juliet Italian Kitchen, 10000 Research Blvd Building C, Austin, TX 78759
[Sign Up Here](https://operationturkey.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727a890cec01f028d1d27c142&id=288662b02a&e=13ea9eeb3f)
* **Cedar Park**

The Fieldhouse at The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Dr Suite 160, Leander, TX 78641
[Sign Up Here](https://operationturkey.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727a890cec01f028d1d27c142&id=811627e3ac&e=13ea9eeb3f)
* **Round Rock**

Spinners, 14106 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78728
[Sign Up Here](https://operationturkey.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727a890cec01f028d1d27c142&id=060f60ad6c&e=13ea9eeb3f)

Thanksgiving morning is where the magic happens! We will prepare, package, and deliver all 11,000 meals.

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little turkey or corn juice on, closed-toe shoes, hair tied back (and a ball cap if you’ve got one), and dress for the weather since we’ll be partially outside. **Drivers are always in high demand — if you’re able to deliver, we love you extra!**

Background information about Operation Turkey Austin.

The time shown for preparation on Nov. 26 is from 8am to 8pm. However, you do not have to (nor expected to) stay for this entire length of time. Just show up when you can and lend a hand.

The meal deliveries will take place on Thanksgiving day.

Here’s some more information on what type of help is needed:

https://www.operationturkey.com/volunteer/#turkey-tailgate

The important thing to do right now is to register on the website using this link:

https://mailchi.mp/operationturkey/signup-volunteers

Operation Turkey goal is to deliver dinners to those less fortunate in the Austin area on Thanksgiving day. It started in 2000 when Richard Bagdonas handed out just 1 meal from his home. Every year it expanded throughout Austin and across the country. In 2023 Operation Turkey delivered more than 62,000 meals in 22 cities and 7 states with more than 35,000 volunteers.

This year there will be 2 main events:
1\. On the day before Thanksgiving\, a Austin Turkey Tailgate event will take place at Dave & Buster's Austin \(located at 9333 Research Blvd Service Rd \#A600\, Austin\, 78759\) from 8am \- 8pm\. The purpose of this event will be to smoke turkeys and make preparations for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day\.

2\. The second event will take place on Thanksgiving Day when the meals will be delivered to those in need\. There are many ways to help out and when you register you'll be able to select how you would like to help\, such as setup\, cooking\, packaging\, and delivery drivers\.

To participate in either of these two events please register with Operation Turkey using this link:
https://www.operationturkey.com/volunteer/

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