Las Vegas Police Give Thanksgiving Meals to Neighbors in Need: ‘Special Delivery!’

Law enforcement officers delivered turkeys and all the fixings so people in need could partake in a Thanksgiving feast in their homes in the South-Central Area Command, News 3 LV reported.

Officer Justin Vasquez announced himself while knocking on the door of one apartment.

He wore a turkey apron in hopes of bringing smiles to residents’ faces and did not appear to be shy about it.

“I signed up for this job because I wanted to help the community. And this is one way of helping,” he explained.

More than 500 turkeys were collected to hand out, thanks to help from the nonprofit group called the LVMPD Foundation, the News 3 LV report noted:

“SPECIAL DELIVERY!” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department wrote in a social media post Tuesday when it announced the turkey giveaway.

“These Thanksgiving meals came complete with EVERYTHING needed to make a delicious meal. Taking the stress out of the holiday meal means families can focus on harmony and being together,” the agency explained.

Photos show the officers delivering the meals into the hands of community members who appeared extremely pleased and thankful for the gift:

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“Thanks to the LVMPD Foundation and our incredibly generous supporters for making this Thanksgiving meal initiative possible!” the department said.

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