Stew Leonard’s Danbury Turkey Brigade Returns for 2026; Nominate A Charity

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and one of the area's favorite holiday traditions is making its return! We're once again teaming up with Stew Leonard's in Danbury for the 47th Annual Turkey Brigade, helping local charities and organizations provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need.

Every year, Stew Leonard's donates thousands of turkeys to food pantries, shelters, churches, and charitable organizations throughout the communities they serve. It's a tradition that has helped make Thanksgiving a little brighter for countless families over the years.

And for 2026, we're asking for your help to make it happen again!

Nominate a Local Charity to Receive 20 Free Thanksgiving Turkeys from Stew Leonard's

Do you know a local organization that could use some extra support this Thanksgiving?

Maybe it's a food pantry working hard to keep its shelves stocked, a church preparing holiday meals for families, or a nonprofit that helps neighbors facing difficult times.

We want to hear about them!

As part of this year's Turkey Brigade, we're inviting you to nominate a deserving local charity or community organization for a chance to receive 20 FREE turkeys from Stew Leonard's in Danbury.

Simply fill out the nomination form below and tell us about the organization, the work they do for the community, and why you think they should be selected.

Stew Leonard's Danbury Continues Its Thanksgiving Tradition

For 47 years, Stew Leonard's Turkey Brigade has been helping put Thanksgiving meals on tables and bringing communities together during the holiday season.

The team at Stew Leonard's in Danbury is continuing that tradition in 2026 by supporting local organizations that serve seniors, families, and individuals who could use a helping hand.

And with your nominations, we can help make sure those turkeys reach organizations doing important work right here in our community.

Nominations are open now! Submit your favorite local charity using the form below. If selected, the organization will be awarded 20 free turkeys to help make Thanksgiving a little brighter for the people they serve.

Let's come together and make Thanksgiving 2026 a season of giving back!

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