Dinner or Pardon? Normandy Park Turkey Food Drive Aims for 40,000 Donations

The Krull family’s Ninth Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive lets neighbors vote on the turkeys’ fate while collecting donations for Transform Burien.

Wendy Butzerin

Nov 13, 2026 - 2 min read

9th Annual Krull Turkey Food Drive

The holiday season is approaching, and the Krull family is once again bringing a little Thanksgiving fun and generosity to Normandy Park with its annual “Dinner or Pardon” Turkey Food Drive. Bring your nonperishable foods and drop them off in the marked barrels. Each barrel is a vote for either dinner or pardon.

Pardon or Dinner Food Barrels for Turkey Drive Food Donations. Photo by Wendy Butzerin of The Highline Journal

The colorful turkey display and voting bins are located at 20005 3rd Ave SW in Normandy Park right across from Marvista Park. Residents can stop by November 1–26 to participate in the friendly Thanksgiving tradition while helping local families in need.

Since launching in 2018, the Krull family’s food drive has collected an impressive 32,395 food items. This year, organizers are hoping to reach a new milestone of 40,000 items.

All food donations benefit Transform Burien, helping provide food assistance to local families.

Can't make it to the turkey display? Community members can also participate by sending a donation through Venmo to @can_krull and including either “DINNER” or “PARDON” in the payment comment.

The Krull family has made this annual event a meaningful way to bring neighbors together while supporting the community. Residents are encouraged to stop by, bring a food donation, cast a vote, and help make this year's drive another success.

Turkeys - Photo from Transform Burien Facebook

Dinner or Pardon Food Drive

Dates: November 1–26, 2026
Location: 20005 3rd Ave SW, Normandy Park
Food Donations: Nonperishable food items
Beneficiary: Transform Burien
Online Donations: Venmo @can_krull (include DINNER or PARDON in the comment)
2026 Goal: Reach 40,000 food items collected since 2018

How will you vote? Stop by the turkey display and help the Krull family reach this year's goal while supporting local families through Transform Burien!

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