46th Annual "High Five" Turkey Drive
November 2026

Every year, the Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation Turkey Drive Committee pledges to put a turkey on the Thanksgiving table of families throughout Michigan and Ohio that may not otherwise enjoy this special meal.   

Since 1980, the Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation and its members have provided thanksgiving turkeys to needy families, veterans, women shelters, etc. and each year the list of charitable groups asking for turkeys grows. There are more requests than we could ever fill. We need your help! 

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, give thanks, and help those who are less fortunate.  We are asking you to pitch in.  A $300 donation to the Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation Turkey Drive will provide turkeys for 10 families.  When you consider that each turkey serves about 12 people, that equals enough Thanksgiving turkey for 120 people. You can also donate food items (canned, boxed or bottled) or other products such as clothing or household items, above and beyond – or in lieu of – your monetary donation. 

This is a charitable event and all donations are tax deductible!  Please see your tax advisor for guidance on your specific tax situation. Receipt available upon request. 

It is truly heartwarming to be a part of our Annual Turkey Drive.  Click here to donate!

Questions? Email Kayla Cobetto at [email protected].

2025 RECAP: 45th Annual Turkey Drive

MIRF’s Annual Turkey Drive Ensured Many Local Families Enjoyed a Thanksgiving Meal

As the holiday season approached, the Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation (MIRF) once again rallied the community to ensure that no family went without a turkey this Thanksgiving. Since 1980, MIRF and its dedicated members have been committed to providing turkeys to families in need, veterans, women’s shelters, and more. This year, the demand for support continued to grow, and thanks to the generosity of donors and partners, MIRF rose to meet the challenge.

For more than four decades, MIRF’s Turkey Drive Committee worked tirelessly to make sure families who might not otherwise enjoy a Thanksgiving meal were able to gather around the table. In 2024, the Foundation faced an unprecedented number of requests, but the community’s support allowed MIRF to meet those needs. Donations poured in from across the Midwest. A $300 tax‑deductible contribution provided turkeys for 10 families—serving approximately 120 individuals—and many supporters also contributed food items, clothing, and household goods.

MIRF partnered with Corner Market BP, owned by MIRA board member Paul Elhindi, along with the City of Lyndhurst, the Community Partnership on Aging (serving South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, and Richmond Heights), Community Housing Solutions, Borden Dairy, and Pepsi. "We were truly grateful for our partners,” said Paul Elhindi. “Borden Dairy and Pepsi enabled us to give more to families in addition to the 400 turkeys. Our partner group identified families in need, and each family received a letter indicating when and where to pick up their items for a Thanksgiving dinner.”

Thanksgiving remained a time for reflection, gratitude, and generosity. By contributing to the MIRF Turkey Drive, donors helped spread warmth and joy to those less fortunate. “We were deeply moved by the generosity of the community year after year,” said Bill Wild, President & CEO of MIRA/MIRF. “It was heartwarming to see the impact of our collective efforts. Together, we made the 2024 Turkey Drive one of our most successful yet.”