FORT MYERS, Fla. \u2014 Families lined Evans Avenue on Sunday, waiting up to two hours for free turkeys at the Pendas Law Firm’s 17th annual turkey giveaway in Fort Myers.<\/p>\n
Fox 4’s Bella Line spoke with the CEO about the annual turkey drop: <\/p>\n
Fort Myers law firm gives away turkeys as families face increased need after shutdown<\/p>\n
The annual event, which brings lines around the block every year, was started by Lou Pendas, CEO of the Pendas Law Firm, 17 years ago during the 2008 recession.<\/p>\n
Pendas said he believes the need is greater this year because of the 43-day government shutdown.<\/p>\n
“A lot of these folks didn’t receive their SNAP benefits, so they’ve kind of run into some problems,” Pendas said. “We’re glad that we’re in a position to be able to do it, and we’re blessed that we have the wherewithal to be able to help the community.”<\/p>\n
Pendas is holding turkey giveaways like this one throughout the state, with the last one scheduled for Tuesday in Orlando.<\/p>\n
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