The Arkansas Diamonds indoor football team and Kroger in Little Rock are teaming up to distribute more than 500 free frozen turkeys to the community on Saturday, Nov. 21. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barton Coliseum, located at 2600 Howard Street on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds.
Turkeys will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Families and individuals in need of assistance for the Thanksgiving holiday are encouraged to attend. Members of the Arkansas Diamonds organization will be present to help with the distribution effort.
“Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and that is exactly what we want this day to be about,” said Mark Bertel, owner and CEO of the Arkansas Diamonds. “If a turkey can help make the holiday a little easier for a family, we want to be there.”
The Arkansas Diamonds, set to begin their inaugural season at Barton Coliseum in 2027, are hosting the event as part of their community engagement efforts. Kroger of Little Rock is contributing the turkeys for the giveaway.
Barton Coliseum, a historic venue on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, has long served as a hub for local events and charitable initiatives. This turkey giveaway adds to its legacy as a gathering place for the community.
For more information on the event or the Arkansas Diamonds, residents can contact the team or visit Barton Coliseum during the event hours on Nov. 21.