WMGK (102.9 MGK)/Philadelphia's 'John DeBella Turkey Drop' Collects 9,056 Turkeys To Assist Local Families

Assisting Local Families For The Holidays

BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Classic Rock WMGK (102.9 MGK)/PHILADELPHIA, PA's "JOHN DEBELLA Turkey Drop" collected 9,056 turkeys at this year's event to assist local families. The annual event is the largest one-day food gathering event in PHILADELPHIA. DEBELLA broadcast live from THE KIMMEL CENTER on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23rd with the help of the entire MGK’ on-air staff which lent a helping hand from 12 additional sites across the tri-state area. The turkeys will be given out to needy individuals and families throughout the holiday season. 

DEBELLA said, "When I did this for the first time 39 years ago and only collected 300 turkeys, I never could have imagined numbers this big. Prior to going on the air this year, our cash donations were 5 times higher than they were last year. Let the outside press say what they will about PHILADELPHIA...the DEBELLAWARE VALLEY takes care of its own." 

The "Turkey" Drop benefits CITYTEAM PHILADELPHIA, a local non-profit organization that provides holiday meals as well as other important services for individuals and families in need. CITYTEAM has seen a record number of sign-ups for holiday meals in 2021, including a large percentage of families seeking assistance for the very first time.

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