15th Annual SF TURKEY DRIVE
The 2026 SF Turkey Drive is happening on the following dates:
Saturdays, November 21 & December 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. till Noon
This is a Community Holiday Event
in collaboration with St. Emydius Church in the Ingleside District of San Francisco
LET'S FEED HOPE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
The 2025 SF Turkey Drive was a huge success! Together, we collected 1,762 turkeys, helping provide more than 80,000 meals for hungry members of our community. Let's Feed Hope This Holiday Season by joining our community in helping provide nourishing meals again this year.
NOW, YOU CHOOSE WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES! Your generous contribution will benefit the following local organizations:
- San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: to end hunger in our own community.
- St. Francis Living Room: to offer a safe haven and a healthy breakfast to homeless & low-income seniors (60+) in San Francisco's Tenderloin.
- St. Anthony Foundation: to feed, heal, shelter, clothe, lift the spirits of those in need.
At the SF Turkey Drive, we'll be collecting:
- Turkeys (frozen preferred); Hams (in December); plus fresh Vegetables such as onions, potatoes, carrots (bags or boxes) for the SFM Food Bank.
- Non-perishable breakfast food such as peanut butter, jam/jelly, oatmeal for St Francis Living Room.
- Monetary donations made to one (or more) of the non-profits listed.
LET'S FEED HOPE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
The SF Turkey Drive began in 2012 with one simple mission: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the generosity of our community, over the past 5 years, we've helped provide for more than 400,000 meals to those in need. This year, with a continuing demand and more challenging resources, your generosity is so much more vital than ever. HOPE IS ON THE TABLE—THANKS TO YOU!
You can more information about the organizations and how to make donations:
LET'S FEED HOPE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
What does a gift of turkeys mean? Simply that food is a gift that can be a lifeline for many of our neighbors.
In 2026, with rising food insecurity, we can come together to bring dignity where it is needed most. Your gift of a turkey provides a warm meal; your helping hand offers much more than food—it restores hope, comfort, and a sense of belonging to those facing difficult times. From Thanksgiving through Christmas, your generosity helps fill both empty plates and hearts.
The SF Turkey Drive has been in the press:
Click HERE for ABC7 News Bay Area (Dec 2024)
Click HERE for KPIX CBS News Report (Nov 2024)
Click HERE for KPIX CBS News Report (Nov 2022)
Click HERE for an ABC News Report (Nov 2021)
Click HERE for KPIX CBS News Report (Nov 2023)
As the Executive Director of St. Francis Living Room, an organization that welcomes homeless and low-income seniors in the Tenderloin, I see firsthand the vital importance of a meal for those with so little—often struggling with poor health and great hardship. From what I witness daily, I can attest that this year's message is clear: simple gifts of food can be a lifeline for so many—they bring peace and hope at critical times.
Please join our 2025 campaign. The SF Turkey Drive runs through November and December to help our beneficiaries provide meals during the holidays and throughout the year. Whether it's your first time or your 14th, consider the impact we've made together: in the past five years, the SF Turkey Drive has helped prepare over 325,000 meals. And yes, at its core, it's all about feeding the hungry.
The SF Turkey Drive looks forward to welcoming you at our drop-off site (350 De Montfort Ave. at Jules, Ingleside District, San Francisco) on Saturdays, November 22 and December 20. Donations by mail or online can be made anytime throughout November and December.
Thank you for your continued support—your gift of food can truly be a lifeline.
HOPE IS ON THE TABLE—THANKS TO YOU! This season, as need grows and resources shrink, your generosity is more vital than ever. Step up to fill empty plates and warm weary hearts—bring a turkey or more, make a donation, or lend a hand. Together, we restore dignity and hope, one meal at a time.
Click HERE to select the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank as your SF Turkey Drive 2025 beneficiary.
Click HERE to select the St. Francis Living Room as your SF Turkey Drive 2025 beneficiary.
Click HERE to select the St. Anthony Foundation as your SF Turkey Drive 2025 beneficiary.
To volunteer at the SF Turkey Drive, please click HERE.
Patrick, Volunteer since 2013 (taped in 2020)
"I Like To Teach" by the McDonald family recorded in 2020 for the Thanksgiving Drive
Art, Donor since 2013 (recorded in 2020)
The collaboration between St. Anthony's and SF Turkey Drive at St. Emydius plays a very large role in our ability to meet the demand by donating more than 500 Turkeys and other much needed food each year.
Barry J Stenger, St Anthony's 2018 Exec. Director
As a member of this neighborhood, I support and have assisted the SF Turkey Drive in its efforts to feed those in need.
Hunger is a real issue in our city and our
neighborhood. I hope everyone can assist Mr. Smit to reach those in need.
Melissa Y.
The SFTurkey Drive at St. Emydius Church has been conducted under the leadership of Mr. Pierre Smit, for several years. This has and will be our way of helping to feed those less fortunate. I personally have been a supporter of St. Anthony's for several years as this organization has helped so many individuals and families.
Arthur M.
Picture: Faces at St. Anthony
Mailing Address Contact: Pierre Smit
SF Turkey Drive Email: SFPierre@aol.com
c/o St. Emydius Church Phone: 415-939-2410
286 Ashton Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112