Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Recap: Raising Over $100,000 With the Skinny Team

Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Recap: Raising Over $100,000 With the Skinny Team

Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Recap: Raising Over $100,000 With the Skinny Team

Thanksgiving is about family, gratitude, and showing up for people. This year, we did exactly that—together.

Skinny Joey Merlino, Joe Lil Snuff" Perri and The Skinny team officially raised over $100,000 for their 2025 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, and the support was real from start to finish. We’re talking long lines, nonstop movement, and a community that came out in a big way to help other families have a Thanksgiving meal on the table.

This post is a simple recap of the day, the energy, and the impact. We’re also including photos from the drive—

The Day Started at 1PM in Boothwyn, PA (Our Newest Location)

We kicked off the Turkey Drive at 1:00 PM at Skinny Joey Cheesesteaks’ newest location, which is set to open in Early 2026:

1509 Meetinghouse Rd, Boothwyn, PA

Right away, the community showed love. People lined up and the line kept growing—honestly, it felt like it wrapped around the block. Volunteers and team members were moving fast, keeping it organized, getting turkeys ready, and making sure people were taken care of.

This location has a lot of meaning for us. It’s not even open yet—and the support still showed up. That says everything.

Coming Soon…

Two men unloading large white containers from a truck under a 'Slimmy Jay's' sign.“The Boothwyn location (opening early 2026) was the first stop for our Thanksgiving Turkey Drive.”

Then at 3PM We Brought It Back to South Broad Street (Philly)

After Boothwyn, the Skinny team moved fast and headed back to our home base:

3020 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

At 3:00 PM, we started giving out turkeys to people driving by on the street. This part of the day had its own energy—cars rolling through, quick handoffs, and a steady flow the whole time.

It was simple: get people what they need, keep it moving, and make sure families could head into the holiday with one less thing to worry about.

Photo placements (South Broad distribution)

Person wearing a white hoodie with text, holding up a product in an urban setting.Image: Lil Snuff holding two Thanksgiving turkeys during drive-by giveaway on South Broad Street

Two men in white hoodies posing with a turkey mascot on a red surface.

Raising Over $100,000 — Thank You

We want to be direct about this:

We raised over $100,000.

That happens because people donated, shared posts, told friends, pulled up, and supported the mission. It’s not just a number—it represents families who will have something real on the table.

Two people posing with a person in a turkey mascot costume outdoors.

What We’ll Remember Most

A few things stood out:

  • The line in Boothwyn was proof that community is stronger than ever.

  • The drive-by giveaway on South Broad was pure Philly—direct, fast, and full of heart.

  • Volunteers made everything possible. The day doesn’t run without people stepping up.

  • The Skinny brand isn’t just content or food—it’s community when it matters.

Thank You to Everyone Who Showed Up

To every donor, volunteer, and supporter: thank you.

Whether you gave money, gave time, gave a repost, or brought someone with you—this drive was a success because of you.

One More Thing: The Skinny Podcast Merch Site Is Live (Including International)

To close out the year strong, we also just finished the official merch website for The Skinny Podcast.

If you want online merch, including international sales, visit:
www.theskinnypodcast.com

We appreciate the support—every purchase helps us keep building bigger things.

FAQ

What is a Thanksgiving turkey drive?
A turkey drive is a community event where turkeys (and sometimes full meal supplies) are given out to help families for Thanksgiving.

Where was The Skinny Turkey Drive held?
It started at 1509 Meetinghouse Rd in Boothwyn, PA at 1PM, then continued at 3020 S Broad St in Philadelphia at 3PM.

Thank You to Everyone Who Contributed

This was a community effort in the real sense. If you donated, shared the link, showed up to help, or brought supplies—thank you. You made a measurable difference.

How to Get Involved Next Year

If you want to support the next drive, here are three high-impact options:

  1. Donate early (early funding improves planning and purchasing power)

  2. Sponsor a portion of the drive (visibility + real community return)

  3. Volunteer (operations and distribution are always the biggest lift)

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