Carson City bars battle in competition to collect turkeys, The Fox Brewpub takes in most
The Fox Brewpub in Carson City is the 2019 winner of the annual Battle of the Bars Turkey Drive, having collected 52 birds in the Salvation Army competition to feed local families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
The competition was close, with more turkeys being collected at local bars than ever, said Salvation Army Capt. Mark Cyr. The Fox Brewpub is located at 310 South Carson Street. Patrons and employees helped put them over the top with 52 turkeys, followed by Ed's Doghouse, located at 3300 Airport Road, which came in a close second with 46 birds. Crossroad's Lounge located at 300 E. Winnie Lane and MJ's Sports Bar, 3679 South Carson Street came in third and fourth place respectively.
The bars have been collecting turkeys since early November. Cyr the commanding officer of The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County, went out collecting the turkeys on Saturday and congratulated the winners.
“This is the most turkeys we have seen from the Battle of the Bars competition in its six year history,” said Captain Cyr. "Our Friday Turkey Drop came out a little short and this helps make up for the birds we needed."
The Salvation Army is still around $5,000 short on cash donations for the 450 food boxes the organization made, "but I have faith God will provide," said Cyr.
These campaigns are vital in the local Salvation Army's efforts to serve the families in need of Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding communities.
Donations can be made at The Salvation Army’s 911 E. 2nd St. location. Monetary donations can be made as well. For online donations go to carsonturkeydrop.org.
The sixth annual Battle of the Bars Toy Drive starts now and will conclude Dec. 14. Online donations for the toy drive can be made at carsontoydrop.org.
For more information about the turkey drop or Battle of the Bars, please contact Christie Contreras at (775) 887-9120 Ext 2.
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