Make A Turkey For A Stranger?

WeberWho

I'm not sure if I should bring this up and I don't want to guilt anyone into anything. That's not my intention whatsoever. I was thinking with turkey prices being low right now that it might be an awesome time to help someone in need this holiday. 

My wife and I smoked an extra turkey last year and doubled are sides. I was fortunate to have the extra XL BGE last year for the extra turkey. I have since sold the XL. What I'll do this year is make the extra turkey the day before. Sides could even be made or prepped the day before. I think most of us vision that we need to have a picture perfect Thanksgiving with everything done to perfection. In reality we have families that sit around the table who can't afford a thanksgiving meal or a way to get to the grocery store. 

This is more less of a thought for someone who might be inspired to do something this year. My wife and I did this last year very last second. I think we called the local food bank and they had us matched with a person in under 10 minutes. It was an incredible experience. The lady sobbed and couldn't thank us enough for what we had done. 

I know how crazy life can get. Especially around holidays. This doesn't need to be some big huge event. I smoked a turkey, made some instant potatoes, gravy, boxed stuffing, and had a simple desert. Basic as it gets. The lady emailed my wife and I thanking us for everything and how great the meal was. Like I mentioned before, it doesn't have to be some picture perfect expensive meal. I bet we were under $35 for everything. 

Again, I'm not trying to pressure anyone into doing anything, but if anyone has thought about doing something in the past an hasn't its worth it! 

HellrodKC

Good for you. We need more stuff like this in the world.

In a similar vein, my wife and I lead an effort to adopt families for Christmas through a local community center. They give us the family's wish list, and we (with some friends) buy the items on the list. The kids get some toys, and some clothes. The adults' lists always include everyday items like paper towels, deodorant, toilet paper, etc. Really puts things into perspective how fortunate we are.

None of this has to be a big effort, I'm sure there are local groups wherever you live that would absolutely love to have any support we can provide.

WeberWho

HellrodKC said:

Good for you. We need more stuff like this in the world.

In a similar vein, my wife and I lead an effort to adopt families for Christmas through a local community center. They give us the family's wish list, and we (with some friends) buy the items on the list. The kids get some toys, and some clothes. The adults' lists always include everyday items like paper towels, deodorant, toilet paper, etc. Really puts things into perspective how fortunate we are.

None of this has to be a big effort, I'm sure there are local groups wherever you live that would absolutely love to have any support we can provide.

Thanks! @HellrodKC

That's really cool how you adopt a family for Christmas. I completely agree how stuff like this puts your own life in perspective and how fortunate we are. 

I know how people here love to cook/grill. I thought it might a fun/rewarding way to help someone out. Almost like are own Operation BBQ Relief spin on it. Just a thought anyway 

northGAcock

Outstanding. Giving will make you feel good as well as someone else. 

Hans61

At work a group of us always pools a little money to help a family in need. Good for you man for helping out your fellow man! 

Thatgrimguy

We invited Youth for Christ out to join us for our Thanksgiving! Should be a great day. We are expecting 25+ for dinner

WeberWho

northGAcock said:

Outstanding. Giving will make you feel good as well as someone else. 

I couldn't agree more northGAcock!

WeberWho

Hans61 said:

At work a group of us always pools a little money to help a family in need. Good for you man for helping out your fellow man! 

That's super cool Hans61!

WeberWho

Thatgrimguy said:

We invited Youth for Christ out to join us for our Thanksgiving! Should be a great day. We are expecting 25+ for dinner

Mad props Thatgrimguy! You and that smoker do some awesome stuff for people

six_egg

@WeberWho man that is an awesome idea. It would be a great start for a Food Bank spin off program.

WeberWho

six_egg said:

@WeberWho man that is an awesome idea. It would be a great start for a Food Bank spin off program.

Thanks six_egg! It 's a great feeling helping someone out in need. We all enjoy the BGE. Why not fire it up a day early and throwsomething together for a family in need on Thanksgiving. I get to enjoy a bonus cook/smoke and a family can come together which maybe wouldn't have had the opportunity otherwise. Win/win in my book!

Eggcelsior

Hans61 said:

At work a group of us always pools a little money to help a family in need. Good for you man for helping out your fellow man! 

We do the same. Do a few families for Thanksgiving and clothes/toys for Christmas.

WeberWho

Eggcelsior said:

Hans61 said:

At work a group of us always pools a little money to help a family in need. Good for you man for helping out your fellow man! 

We do the same. Do a few families for Thanksgiving and clothes/toys for Christmas.

That's fantastic Eggcelsior! Thank you for doing that