On Monday, November 15th, the McDonald’s Chicago Owner-Operators Association joined the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA), to host the 21st annual Food for the Body and Spirit giveaway. The Northern Illinois Food Bank and Bimbo Bakeries USA have also partnered on the effort. Each year, the community event series serves individuals and families in need throughout Chicagoland. On Tuesday, at the McDonald’s location at 2707 N. Milwaukee., MHOA held the second of six events and passed out turkeys, trimmings and baked goods to help families make their holiday season just a bit brighter than the year before. Over the course of the six event giveaways held at McDonald’s locations across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, the MHOA will distribute 1,500 turkeys and trimmings to area residents. In total, 5,500 turkeys and baskets will be distributed during the collaborative effort. The remaining events will occur:

• November 18 – McDonald’s – 1811 E. Columbus Drive, East Chicago, Indiana

• November 19 – McDonald’s – 1023 N. Lake St. Aurora

• November 20 – McDonald’s – 2844 W. 47t h St. Chicago