The Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at Widener University Delaware Law School has launched a large-scale Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to help brighten the holiday for those in need.

The student organization has already secured more than 300 turkeys – with a goal of distributing 500 – through donations.

It will host a giveaway event on Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 4 PM in the law school parking lot at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

Participants are encouraged to enter campus at the traffic signal at the intersection of Concord Pike and Rocky Run Boulevard.

Members of the public who need a turkey must register online in advance to receive a voucher they can bring to the distribution event on Sunday.

“This drive is part of PAD’s broader mission to represent Delaware Law with pride, compassion, and service, especially during this holiday season,” said Joseph Minickene, a second-year law student and justice of Phi Alpha Delta, known as PAD.

 “We are hopeful the initiative will have a meaningful impact on families who are struggling to afford a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. As students at Delaware Law, we are part of the First State community, and we enthusiastically want to give back.”

PAD is an international law fraternity dedicated to service to law students, schools, the profession, and the community. It strives to be the premier legal professional organization with a diverse membership that cultivates leaders and serves as a voice for the role of legal professionalism in society.

For more information about the turkey project, including how to donate, how to volunteer, or how to secure a free turkey, contact Minickene at 732-513-1097.

Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to the personal and professional success of every student, where academic experiences are distinguished by excellence and students develop the leadership qualities employers seek.

Its Delaware Law School provides juris doctor, legal graduate, and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity, and mutual respect. 

The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, and trial advocacy.