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Turkey Drive Helps Elk Grove Food Bank

Dec 04, 2025 10:57AM ● By Joe Wirt

Rancho Murieta Association Director Reimers and Directors Ernie Cowles, Wyly Haviland and Chris Childs display the results of their porch pickups: 45 turkeys weighing 670 pounds, along with 270 pounds of dry goods and $250 in cash. Courtesy photo

The first Rancho Murieta Association Frozen Turkey Pickup Donation, held Nov. 21, was a success, according to Director Tom Reimers, who worked with RMA staff to launch the event. “RMA members are so generous,” he said. “It will be an annual event.”