Chicago chef gives away 1,000 turkeys in West Humboldt Park ahead of Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago chef is giving away 1,000 turkeys to those in need this Thanksgiving.

Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill Owner Quentin Love served up a helping hand in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood Wednesday.
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"Food is a powerful tool," Love said. "Food actually lowers violence. If I'm full, my belly is full and I feel good, I have less propensity to do something crazy."

The help is right on time for Rafael Soto, who's trying to give his family a happy Thanksgiving after the death of his brother-in-law Tuesday.

"I'm trying to help them," Soto said. "It's real hard for me. He was a good person."

Despite the cold temperatures, the thankful began lining up in front of the former U.S. Marine's West Side eatery off Chicago Ave. Wednesday at 8 a.m. The giveaway began at noon.



Love said it's truly labor of love and the efforts wouldn't be possible without the community's help.
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Volunteers and supporters not only handed out turkeys, but also clothing and cold weather gear.

"It's just a blessing to be a blessing to people that really deserve it and need a little bit of assistance," said volunteer Stacey Chauncey.

Supporter Marwan Khribech said, "I'm so humbled to be here and helping him do a good deed."

Wednesday's effort is nothing new for Love, who has converted his restaurant into a soup kitchen on Mondays since 2014. It's just another way he continues to inspire hope.
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