$60,000 worth of turkeys

COEUR d'ALENE — The nonprofit Turkeys and More is trying to raise $60,000 to pay for 1,800 turkeys to help families this Thanksgiving.

"We know the need this year is going to be even more than it was before," said Evalyn Adams, vice president and coordinator.

She said they're about halfway to their goal, but it's been tougher raising the funds. She's hopeful for some larger grants to come through.

"We've been scrambling," said Adams, who is heading up the turkey drive for the sixth year.

The turkeys provide not just a Thanksgiving meal, she said, but a holiday boost to low-income and vulnerable families. It's estimated the turkeys will feed more than 7,000 adults and kids.

"They realize that people care about them," Adams said.

Turkeys and More works with local food banks on registration for and distribution of the turkeys.

To donate, contact Adams (208) 765-5535 or [email protected].