UVM Students Carry Turkeys for Food Drive
Students and volunteers carried frozen turkeys to Virtue Field as part of Feeding Champlain Valley's Holidays Without Hunger campaign.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy
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University of Vermont students and volunteers carried frozen turkeys from Patrick Gymnasium to the base of Virtue Field during the annual Trotting of the Turkeys. The event supports Feeding Champlain Valley's Holidays Without Hunger campaign.
Why it matters
The event aims to make a difference in the Burlington community, where local need is high. Local food shelves are anticipating a busy holiday season.
The Holidays Without Hunger campaign has raised more than $18,000 toward a $20,000 goal. Over 13 years, the Trotting of the Turkeys has raised more than $147,000 for Feeding Champlain Valley.
The players
Feeding Champlain Valley
A Vermont nonprofit that works to address food insecurity in the Champlain Valley region through its food shelf network and seasonal campaigns.
University of Vermont
A public research university in Burlington, Vermont, which hosts the annual Trotting of the Turkeys on its campus.
The details
Students and volunteers carried frozen turkeys from Patrick Gymnasium to the base of Virtue Field on the University of Vermont campus. The turkey carry is part of Feeding Champlain Valley's Holidays Without Hunger campaign, which raises money and awareness for the organization's mission.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Annual Trotting of the Turkeys held on the UVM campus.
The event is in its 13th year.
Shared Effort
The Trotting of the Turkeys has run for 13 years as a recurring event within Feeding Champlain Valley's Holidays Without Hunger campaign. Its cumulative total of more than $147,000 reflects a sustained local fundraising effort rather than a one-time drive.
Residents who want to contribute can support the remaining gap of about $2,000 in the Holidays Without Hunger campaign. Donations directly support the food shelf network that serves Champlain Valley households during the holiday season.
The takeaway
Local food drives depend on sustained participation from students and volunteers, and small community events can add up to significant support over time. Readers interested in helping can look to campaigns like Holidays Without Hunger as a way to contribute during the holiday season.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My NBC5.
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