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    "We are happy to donate 1,000 turkeys to the community and give back," said Thiago Campos, General Manager of CMA CGM Canada, amid a Thanksgiving distribution at Sun Youth Thursday that the company sponsored - to help Montreal families in need.

    By News Staff

    Posted October 6, 2022 11:45 am.

    Last Updated October 6, 2022 7:02 pm.

    In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Montreal families in need are receiving turkeys thanks to a company’s generous donation.

    The CMA CGM Group has donated 1,000 turkeys for families as part of its “Feeding Montréal” initiative.

    The donation was made in coordination with Sun Youth Organization.

    (CREDIT: Hayder Mahdy/CityNews)

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    The turkeys are being distributed Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or while supplies last, at Sun Youth on Park Avenue.

    Employees of CMA CGM Group will help distribute the food throughout the morning.

    Remaining turkeys will be distributed to organizations such as women’s and homeless shelters.

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