Many American Indian families are struggling to get by during these difficult economic times.

A special meal at the holidays is often an impossible luxury for families on the reservations.

Each year, we deliver turkeys and the fixings to American Indian famlies across the country.

Thanksgiving meals include:
• An 11 pound whole turkey
• 3 pounds of ham slices
• green beans and potatoes
• macaroni & cheese
• stuffing mix
• holiday rolls
• and for dessert, a holiday pie!

Running Strong works in partnership with Christian Relief Services to honor the spirit of Thanksgiving through generosity and sharing.

The support of Running Strong donors has made Operation Turkey Dinners possible every year since 1988. Thank you to our donors for helping us make holidays warm and bright on the reservations.

“Thanks for giving us a nice Thanksgiving turkey. My Mom was so happy that I brought home a turkey because we didn’t have money to buy one.”
– Rapheal (Crow), 6th grade

This year, Running Strong and Christian Relief Services are providing holiday meals for:
• 1,360 families on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota
• 1,360 families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota
• 1,520 families on the Crow Reservation in Montana