POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is set to hold its 8th annual free turkey giveaway this month, ensuring hundreds of Polk County families have a centerpiece for their holiday table.
The event, sponsored by Polk Sheriff’s Charities and held in partnership with The Freedom Tour volunteer organization, will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at three locations across the county. In addition to a free frozen turkey, The Freedom Tour will also be providing boxes of food.
“For the 8th year in a row we are blessed to be able to provide turkeys to our citizens, thanks to the generous donations made year-round to Polk Sheriff’s Charities,” said Sheriff Grady Judd. “We’re so grateful to the volunteers at the Freedom Tour for the use of their refrigerated trucks and for their food donations as well. It is so heartwarming to work with such a generous group of men and women and to be able to make a positive difference in others’ lives.”
Up to 1,200 frozen turkeys, weighing between 15 and 17 pounds, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No identification or pre-qualification is required to receive a turkey, and the limit is one turkey per family, one per vehicle.
Deputies will be at each location to assist with the drive-thru distribution. Residents planning to attend should carefully follow the specific traffic directions for each site to ensure a smooth and efficient giveaway.
Distribution Locations and Times:
| Area | Time | Location |
| East Polk | 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Church on the Hill, 1111 Scenic Hwy, Dundee |
| Central Polk | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Lake Region High School campus, 1995 Thunder Road, Eagle Lake |
| West Polk | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Lakes Church (AKA Church at the Mall), 1010 East Memorial Blvd, Lakeland |
Important Traffic Notes:
Lakeland: Cars must enter the Lakes Church parking lot from the westbound lane of Memorial at the intersection with Ingraham Avenue.
Dundee: Cars must enter the parking lot south of Church on the Hill from Old Scenic Hwy.
Eagle Lake: Cars must enter onto Cameron Road from US 17, which turns into Gilbert Street, then onto Thunder Road to reach Lake Region High School.
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