Thanksgiving Tradition

Two Columbia employees smile and pose with a West Side Campaign Against Hunger employee holding a frozen turkey next to a truck at a Thanksgiving turkey donation event on 114th Street at Columbia University.

November 27, 2025

Thanks to the combined efforts of Columbia Community Service and Columbia University Facilities and Operations, 1,500 Thanksgiving turkeys were donated this week to help support holiday meals for families across our neighborhood. We wish everyone a festive meal and happy holiday with family and friends. 

The need is great this season as hunger rises across the city and country. Here's how you can join Columbia's food relief efforts.

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