Community Outreach · Year-Round
Showing up for Church Square.
350+ turkeys every Thanksgiving. Holiday gift drives. Back-to-school supplies. Community events all year. The Mack Lewis Foundation shows up for East Baltimore — every season.
Our Initiatives
Every season. Every need.
Annual Turkey Drive
Every Thanksgiving, the Foundation distributes more than 350 turkeys to East Baltimore families in need. Free. No paperwork. Just show up.
Holiday Gift Drives
Christmas and other holiday gift drives bring joy and relief to hundreds of children in the Church Square neighborhood during the holiday season.
Back-to-School Supplies
Annual back-to-school drives provide notebooks, backpacks, and school supplies to families who cannot afford them — ensuring youth start the year prepared.
Community Events
Year-round community gatherings, cookouts, and celebrations that bring the Church Square neighborhood together and strengthen community bonds.
Family Support Services
Direct support to families facing crisis situations — connecting residents with food, housing assistance, legal aid, and other emergency resources.
Volunteer Mobilization
We recruit and coordinate volunteers from across Baltimore who want to give back to East Baltimore — matching time and talent to community need.
Signature Drive
The Annual Turkey Drive.
Every year at Thanksgiving, the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation distributes more than 350 turkeys to East Baltimore families in need. No paperwork. No appointment. No barriers.
Volunteers from across Baltimore give their time. Donors and sponsors make the numbers possible. And Greg Wilkes and the Foundation team show up — every year — to make sure no family goes without.
To receive a turkey, donate, or volunteer for the drive, email us or check our events page for the annual date.
FAQ
Common questions.
- When is the Mack Lewis Foundation turkey drive?
- The annual turkey drive is held in November around Thanksgiving. We distribute more than 350 turkeys to East Baltimore families. Check the events page or email us for the exact date each year.
- How do I receive a turkey?
- Show up on the day of the drive at 929 North Caroline Street, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21205. No paperwork, no ID, no appointment required. Contact us to confirm the date and time.
- How can I donate to the turkey drive or holiday events?
- You can donate turkeys, food, gifts, supplies, or money to support our holiday outreach. Email info@macklewisfoundation.org to arrange a donation.
- What other community events does the Foundation hold?
- Beyond the turkey drive, we host back-to-school supply drives, holiday gift drives, community cookouts, and other events throughout the year. See our events page for upcoming activities.
- How do I volunteer for community outreach events?
- We welcome volunteers for all outreach events. Email info@macklewisfoundation.org or stop by the Foundation to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.