Thanksgiving turkey giveaway events begin in South Florida. Here is a list:

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Instead of issuing a traffic ticket, police officers were giving drivers who committed minor infractions a warning and a free turkey on Wednesday in Miami Gardens. Leer en español Chief Delma Noel-Pratt has turned the event into an annual tradition. Last year, police officers gave away about 60 turkeys on a Friday morning . More Turkey Giveaway events BROWARD COUNTY Davie: The Sheridan House is hosting a drive-thru event for single mothers on Nov. 21 at 1700 South Flamingo Road. For more information, call 954-583-1552 or visit this page . Deerfield Beach : Feeding South Florida and LifeNet4families are hosting an event at 12 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Hillsboro Community Center at 50 Hillsboro Technology Drive. For more information, visit this page . Fort Lauderdale: The United Way is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner box distribution for military veterans and reservists at 3 p.m. at 1300 South Andrews Ave. For more information, visit this page . Hollywood City officials are hosting a drive-thru event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the Washington Park Community Center, at 5199 Pembroke Road. For more information, call 954-987-0625 or visit this page . The Dade County Federal Credit Union is hosting a turkey giveaway event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 at 6401 Washington St. For more information, visit this page. North Lauderdale Local officials are hosting an event for residents at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the sports complex at 701 SW 71 Ave. For more information, call 954-724-7061. The Dade County Federal Credit Union is hosting a turkey giveaway event at 1 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Somerset Academy at 7101 Kimberly Boulevard. For more information, visit this page. Miramar: City officials are hosting a drive-thru event at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14 at the Miramar Regional Park, at 16801 Miramar Parkway. For more information on how to register, visit this Eventbrite page . Pompano Beach : The Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is hosting a meal distribution at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the Avondale Public Park at 225 SW Sixth Ave. For more information, call 954-771-8840 or e-mail [email protected]. Sunrise: Florida Blue is hosting a community event that includes food giveaways at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at 1970 Sawgrass Mills Circle. For more information, visit this Eventbrite page . Tamarac : Commissioner Krystal Patterson is hosting a drive-thru event at 9 a.m. on Nov. 14 at the Tamarac Sports Complex, at 9901 NW 77 St. For more information , e-mail [email protected] . MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Homestead : The Dade County Federal Credit Union is hosting a turkey giveaway event at 2 p.m. on Nov. 19 at 29850 South Dixie Highway. For more information, visit this page. Miami Gardens Councilman Paul V. Wilson, Jr. is hosting a drive-thru event at 9 a.m. on Nov. 14 at 800 NW 183 St. For more information , contact Lindy Zephir at 754-273-5743 or [email protected] . The Dade County Federal Credit Union is hosting a turkey giveaway event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 19 at 20645 NW Second Ave. For more information, visit this page. Miami’s Overtown : Nana’s Restart Organization is hosting an event at noon on Nov. 14 at Williams Park at 1717 NW Fifth Ave. For more information, visit the Eventbrite page . North Miami Beach : People About Change is hosting an event at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the Fulford United Methodist Church, at 1900 NE 164 St. For more information, visit the Eventbrite page . Richmond West: Hands of God is hosting an event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 at 14105 SW 184 St. To reserve a spot, visit the Eventbrite page . West Little River: The Lively Stone Church of Miami is hosting an event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 at 8025 NW Miami Court. To reserve a spot, visit the Eventbrite page . Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.