Torklift, a leading RV and automotive parts manufacturer and community champion, announced the official launch of its 13th Annual Turkey Challenge, a city-wide food and fundraising drive running from Sept. 28 to Nov. 16. The initiative was formally recognized by the Kent City Council proclamation, accepted by Jasmyne Faborito at the Oct. 7 Kent City Council Meeting.
Since its inception, Torklift’s Turkey Challenge has rallied hundreds of local residents and businesses to support the Kent Food Bank. The 2025 campaign aims to collect 10,000 pounds of food and $20,000 in monetary donations for families in need during the holiday season. Over the past 12 years, the Turkey Challenge has delivered more than $200,000 and 75,000 pounds of food to the Kent Food Bank, making an extraordinary impact on the community.
“This proclamation celebrates the community spirit that Kent’s residents and businesses who work together to uplift their neighbors and provide hope during Thanksgiving,” said Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Turkey Challenge. “We invite everyone to join us in making this year the most successful Turkey Challenge yet.”
Donations of nonperishable food and monetary gifts may be made at participating locations throughout Kent:
- Shannon & Associates
- Kent Crossfit
- Gonnason Boats
- Grass Lake Elementary School
- Lucky Dog Auto
- Kent United Methodist Church
- Daniel Elementary
- Allegro Performing Arts Academy
- Bell-Anderson & Associates
- Chateau Valley Center
- SKCAC Industries
- Kent Anytime Fitness
Checks should be made payable to Kent Food Bank.
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph commended the program, stating, “I don’t know that we can count the number of Kent residents that have been blessed by the generosity of this community and the commitment from Torklift Central to making sure families have what they need for the holidays.”
For more information, visit torkliftcentral.com/turkey-challenge/2025-kent-turkey-challenge.
