Aldine ISD Partners with Equality Health Foundation to Hand Out Turkeys and Resources for the Community

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On Saturday, Nov. 18, Aldine ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and Health Departments, in collaboration with Equality Health Foundation and Community Health Choice, held the third annual Healthy Fall Festival and Turkey Giveaway from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M.O. Campbell Center.

The Healthy Fall Festival was a festive kickoff to the holiday season, centered around gratitude and Thanksgiving. The event featured a range of health services, including free immunizations, vaccines, flu shots, informative health education sessions, health screenings and diabetes testing, as well as a wealth of community resources and information from more than 50 community partners.

In addition to the health resources, families took part in a Healthy Bag Giveaway, raffles and a variety of fresh fruits and produce each accompanied by a frozen turkey (while supplies lasted).A total of 1,000 turkeys were distributed, and more than 2,500 families attended the event.

The event was a success thanks to the work of Aldine ISD’s FACE and Health departments, sponsors, community partners,  volunteers, including State Reps Charles Cunningham and Armando Walle, Aldine ISD Trustees and staff members.

To round out the event, entertainment was provided by student performances from Reece Academy Strings and Carver High School Orchestra Ensemble.

Events such as these are one of several ways FACE looks to empower and assist the Aldine communities. To keep track of upcoming FACE events, click here.