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Holiday Turkey distribution is a way for the EB community to kick off the holiday season together and for management to personally thank employees for their hard work and contributions to our mission. Please see below for this year’s turkey distribution schedule.

Note that vouchers are being distributed to employees this week.

Turkey Distribution Schedule:​

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

  • Kings Highway | Noon
  • Long Hill Rd. | 12:45 p.m.
  • Sub Base | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Groton | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

  • Groton | 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Groton | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • New London | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Groton | 11:00 p.m. – Midnight

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022

  • North Stonington | Noon
  • Shaw’s Cove | Noon
  • New London | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Notes:

  • ​Please have your turkey voucher ready when you arrive at the tent for pick-up. You will drop your voucher in a bin, pick up your own turkey and exit the tent.
  • Bulk pick-ups (any amount you cannot carry on your own) will be accommodated in Groton M Lot on Thursday, Dec. 8, between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ONLY. We will not accommodate bulk pick-ups on any other day or at any other location. You must present official, hard copy vouchers for the number of turkeys requested.
  • Employees located at Kings Highway, Long Hill Road, Sub Base, Shaw’s Cove and North Stonington should pick up their turkeys at the trucks parked outside the facility during your site’s designated time.
  • If you’re going to be away, you can have a friend, co-worker or supervisor pick up your turkey—they must have your voucher to do so.
  • Unclaimed turkeys will be donated to the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Bank. There is no need to submit your voucher for donation—if you don’t turn it in, your turkey will automatically be donated. If you want to donate your turkey to another charity, feel free to make your own arrangements.

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