Hometown Turkey Takeover- Turkey Loading

Description

Building on the incredible success of the inaugural 2024 Hometown Turkey Takeover, Hormel Foods is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Austin community. This year’s drive-thru turkey distribution event will provide local households with a generous gift of two JENNIE-O® Tender & Juicy Turkey Breasts, totaling approximately 10 pounds of product per household, in partnership with local organizations.

In total, up to 7,000 turkey breasts will be distributed directly to families in Austin. Additionally, 3,000 turkey breasts will be donated to food shelves across Mower County, bringing the one-day donation total to 10,000.

Task: This volunteer opportunity is to load turkeys into vehicles.

Remind Requirement: As part of your registration, please use this link to sign up for Remind: remind.com/join/takeover25 This will ensure you receive important messages and reminders about your volunteer assignment leading up to the event and on the day it takes place.

Physical Requirements:

  • This volunteer opportunity involves frequent stooping, bending, and squatting, as well as standing for long periods (up to 2 hours). Volunteers will need to lift turkeys weighing up to 24 lbs. at a high frequency and place them in vehicles for the same duration.
  • Please note that this is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately for the weather. Beanie hats and freezer gloves will be provided.

Multiple Shifts Available

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The event will be postponed to Saturday, November 22rd, at the same timeframe, and volunteers will be notified via email.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Must be 14 years old and older

Location

Get Connected Icon 700 12th St SW
Austin, MN  55912

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Register
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 10:45am
2.75 hours 9 of 24
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 10:30am
to 12:45pm
2.25 hours 10 of 24
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 12:30pm
to 2:45pm
2.25 hours 13 of 24
Sat Nov 15, 2025 @ 2:30pm
to 4:00pm
1.50 hours 20 of 24