For the seventh year, Wheelhouse Credit Union (Wheelhouse) has partnered with Knox Middle School to support local families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. Wheelhouse has assisted more than 500 families through the program.
Wheelhouse President/CEO Lisa Paul-Hill said, “Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends while also giving back to our community in the spirit of gratitude. We are honored to once again join with Knox Middle School to make this holiday special and stress-free for our neighbors who need assistance. Delivering the turkeys was a special joy for our Wheelhouse “Turkey Crew” volunteers, and we congratulate all the faculty and staff at Knox Middle School for another successful year in providing this important service to our shared community.”
This year, Wheelhouse provided 30 families with $50 grocery gift cards to supplement turkeys donated by Knox Middle School and cover their Thanksgiving dinner expenses. The Thanksgiving turkeys and gift cards were delivered by the “Turkey Crew” of Knox Middle School teachers and staff and Wheelhouse volunteers the week before Thanksgiving.
Knox Middle School Principal Heather Potter commented, “Knox Middle School is incredibly honored to continue our partnership with Wheelhouse Credit Union as a sponsor of our annual Knox Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. Knox is a 96% Free and Reduced Lunch designated school. Wheelhouse’s incredible donation helps to support our Knox families during the holidays and to build community giving back in a positive way. We are so thankful for this partnership, and our staff and students look forward to the turkey drive event each year. This year we are honored to have Wheelhouse Credit Union joining us at our annual Martin Luther King March as we continue to celebrate community in January 2024.”
Wheelhouse Credit Union volunteers join with Knox Middle School faculty and staff to deliver turkeys and grocery gift cards to community members in need, ensuring the ability to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a special meal.