DETROIT — Hundreds of deserving families in Wayne County will be able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to donations from Wayne County employees.

The Wayne County Employee Turkey Drive started in mid-September and concluded in mid-November. The drive raised close to $3,000 which will be used to provide turkeys and food baskets to nearly 300 families throughout Wayne County.

The turkey and food basket donations will enhance Thanksgiving for many residents. 

The first wave of the turkeys and food baskets were distributed on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Just over 20 people gathered at the Wayne County Senior Services office in the Kay Beard Building, in Westland, to receive their turkeys and food.