Celebrating Thanksgiving in our Quad Cities area brings bountiful opportunities to help others in need. 
After turkey prices reached record highs last year, a new report indicates that the Thanksgiving staple will be much more affordable for Americans in 2023. However, the same issue that sent turkey costs soaring in 2022 is re-emerging ahead of the beloved fall holiday —potentially putting the lower prices we’re currently enjoying at risk.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), an agricultural organization and lobbying group, published a report earlier this month announcing that turkey prices are significantly lower now in comparison to last year. The average price of an eight- to 16-pound turkey was $1.27 per pound in August 2023, down a whopping 22% from the $1.72 average during the same time in 2022.
Celebrating Thanksgiving in our Quad Cities area brings bountiful opportunities to help others in need. The 21st Annual Flying High Turkey Drive takes place from noon to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20. This is a great opportunity to support local families in need this holiday season. All turkeys and other goods donated will go to the local Yavapai County Food Bank.
There are three Fry’s locations to donate. In Prescott: 950 Fair Street and 3198 Willow Creek Road. In Prescott Valley: 3100 N. Glassford Hill Road.
*Cash donations go toward the Turkey Drive as well: $30 or more can feed a family of four, so if you cannot make it over to one of the Fry’s locations on the 20th, a financial donation can still make a difference. Contact your local chamber office for more information. QCBN
By Debbie Maranville
Goods from the Garden will be celebrating this holiday season with sides and pies!
We invite you to contact us at 928-237-3214 or on our website: www.goodsfromthegarden.com and our Facebook page for menu items available. Let us do the cooking so that you may enjoy your time with family, friends and coworkers.
Goods from the Garden Catering, Café & Bakery will be opening in the next several weeks at our Prescott Gateway Mall Location, 3250 Gateway Blvd., Suite 424, directly off the roundabout. We will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Our daily offerings will be fresh baked goods, soups, hand pies, sandwiches and a variety of sides. We have waited a long time to be able to offer the community our fresh food selections daily.
Debbie Maranville is the co-owner of Goods from the Garden, Catering & Events and Amazing Pies.
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