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The Urban Farming Institute — The Urban Farming Institute distributed 475 fresh turkeys with all the fixings. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRYAN

The Urban Farming Institute — called for backup and BPD area B3 officers helped unload the trucks at the Urban Farming Institute headquarters in Mattapan. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRYAN

No Books No Ball Annual Turkey Drive — No Books No Ball held their annual turkey drive at the Orchard Gardens School in Roxbury. Mayor Wu, Police Commissioner Cox, members of the BPD Command Staff and other officers were on hand to help out. PHOTO: MIKE MEJIA/MAYOR’S OFFICE

No Books No Ball Annual Turkey Drive — Volunteers from the City’s Office of Black Male Advancement help to distribute can goods, produce and more. PHOTO: MIKE MEJIA/MAYOR’S OFFICE

No Books No Ball Annual Turkey Drive — The annual event supplied turkeys and other food items to families in need. PHOTO: MIKE MEJIA/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Eta Phi Chapter — Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s Eta Phi Chapter, members of Sigma Gamma Rho and other volunteers helped to distribute 6000 lbs. of food including turkeys. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ETA PHI

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Eta Phi Chapter — President of Greater Grove Hall Main Streets Ed Gaskin stops for a photo with Kazembe Abif, James Owen Jr. and Eric Lindsey after taking a tour of the Omega Men in Action Emergency Food Pantry They have been serving members of the Roxbury community since 2000. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ETA PHI