A Thousand Holiday Turkeys Spread Warmth Across Tennessee
As Thanksgiving approached this year, an unexpected wave of generosity moved across Tennessee, and it was led by Republic Services. With grocery prices still hitting families hard, the company stepped forward in a big way, donating 1,000 turkeys to communities throughout the state. This effort stretched from Memphis to Murfreesboro, Nashville to Chattanooga, and even into Loudon and Lenoir City. It became one of those moments where corporate support and community need met at exactly the right time.
What made this distribution especially meaningful was how it was carried out. The turkeys weren’t just dropped off in bulk—they were handed out in partnership with local nonprofits, housing authorities, and senior centers chosen by community leaders and elected officials. By doing it this way, Republic Services made sure the help reached the families who needed it most, right when the holiday strain tends to hit the hardest.
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Rob LaTourette, the area president for Republic Services, explained that giving back isn’t something the company does once in a while—it’s part of their identity. As he put it, the neighborhoods they serve are at the center of everything they do. And knowing how financially stressful the holidays can be, the team wanted to ease that burden a bit. Offering these turkeys became both a practical gift and a gesture of gratitude toward communities that trust them every single day.
This giving spirit ties into something bigger the company has set its sights on. Republic Services has a 2030 community investment goal that focuses on helping create more sustainable neighborhoods for 45 million people. They’ve already built a strong reputation around environmental responsibility, earning spots on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, and Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. So for them, this holiday outreach wasn’t just a seasonal act of kindness—it was another step toward long-term community-building.
Alongside their sustainability work, Republic Services continues to provide a wide range of environmental solutions, from recycling and solid waste management to handling hazardous and special waste. Their broader mission is to support circularity and decarbonization while working with customers to create a cleaner, greener future.
But on this particular Thanksgiving, their impact was felt in a much more personal way. It was seen in the lines of families receiving a turkey they otherwise might not have been able to afford, and in the smiles of seniors who felt remembered and valued. It became a reminder that sometimes the simplest gifts—a warm meal, a shared moment—can truly lift a community’s spirit.
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