Marshal's Office Collects Turkeys for Families
The Richmond County Marshal's Office Charitable Fund is gathering turkeys and donations for Augusta-area families' Thanksgiving meals.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Richmond County Marshal's Office Charitable Fund is collecting turkeys and monetary donations to provide Thanksgiving meals to 65 Augusta-area families. The Turkey Drive, started by Richmond County Marshal Ramone Lamkin, is in its eighth consecutive year.
Why it matters
Lamkin started the effort after seeing families struggling to afford a Thanksgiving meal. The annual drive gives Augusta-area households a direct source of holiday food support.
The drive is supplying Thanksgiving meals to 65 Augusta-area families in its eighth consecutive year. The extraction does not report how many turkeys or dollars have been collected so far.
The players
Ramone Lamkin
Richmond County Marshal who started the Turkey Drive after seeing local families struggle to afford Thanksgiving meals.
Richmond County Marshal's Office Charitable Fund
The charitable arm of the Richmond County Marshal's Office that runs the annual Turkey Drive for Augusta-area families.
The details
Residents can drop off turkeys at the Richmond County Marshal's Office Substation at 3050 Deans Bridge Road in Augusta. Monetary donations can be made through rcmocharitablefund.com.
Timeline
The Turkey Drive is in its eighth consecutive year.
Season Giving
The Turkey Drive's eighth consecutive year shows a sustained local effort to meet holiday food needs in Augusta. Its continuation signals that the county-backed program has become an established part of Thanksgiving support for Richmond County families.
Residents who want to help can drop off turkeys at the Richmond County Marshal's Office Substation, 3050 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta. Monetary gifts can be made online through the fund's donation page to support families planning Thanksgiving meals.
The takeaway
Local drives like this one rely on both in-kind food donations and cash gifts to reach each family. Residents can support neighbors during the holidays by dropping off a turkey or giving directly through the fund's website.
Further reading
Explore more philanthropy coverage to see how local charities are meeting holiday needs in Augusta.
More information
Donations to the fund can be made through the Richmond County Marshal's Office charitable fund donation page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Augusta Chronicle.
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