Dear Ward 8 Residents:

It is that time of year again for my office to continue the holiday tradition of hosting the annual Ward 8 Wide Turkey Giveaway. This event will provide a turkey to 2,500 families this Thanksgiving. 

On Tuesday, November 23rd, Ward 8 residents will attend one of the designated host sites for a turkey. Register now to one of our distribution locations below: 

• Union Temple Baptist Church (11am): TurkeysAtUnionTemple.eventbrite.com
• Livington Assisted Living Home (11am): TurkeysAtLivingston.eventbrite.com
• Lydia's House (1pm): TurkeysAtLydiasHouse.eventbrite.com

We want to ensure that Ward 8 families in need enjoy a wholesome meal over the Thanksgiving holiday. If you need a turkey this Thanksgiving, please register in advance at one of the locations above. 

To participate in this event: 

• Must be a Ward 8 resident
• Provide ID and proof of residency
• One turkey per household. If a duplicate registration is identified, both tickets will be cancelled.

All turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-come basis while supplies last. If you have any questions or concerns, please call The Office of Councilmember Trayon White at 202-724-8045 or email [email protected].

Regards, 


Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if I am not a Ward 8 resident, can I still register?

We wish we could serve everyone, however, this event is for Ward 8 residents only. If there are turkeys remaining following the event, it will be at the discretion of the host site to provide extra giveaways to those in need.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

All sites are metro accessible. Most sites have parking lots. Sites without parking lots have street parking.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For questions, please email: [email protected] or call 202-724-8045. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.

Do I have to print my ticket to bring to the event?
No. Be sure to have identification and we can look you up online. You will also beable to retrieve your ticket using your mobile device.

Can I update my registration information?

Please be sure to register at the location that is most convenient for you. You will not be able to edit your pick-up site once your registration is complete.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Your registration is NON-transferrable. If someone will pick-up for you, please register under their name. If they are not a ward 8 resident, you may send a utility bill or a copy of your ID as proof of residency. PLEASE NOTE: Each person may only pick-up one turkey. There is a limit of one turkey per household. 

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

NO. The name on the registration MUST match the ID shown to collect the turkey.

What a healthy collaboration! Amazon offers free delivery to Washington, DC SNAP recipients on fun fall groceries that are both healthy and affordable. In time for Thanksgiving and fall festivities, tell your friends that customers shopping with a SNAP EBT card can enjoy access to AmazonFresh with no membership required.

Shop a wide selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, snacks and meats for delicious snacks. If Amazon Fresh is not available at your address, you can shop at Amazon.com and choose from your favorite pantry staples. Just add your SNAP EBT card through amazon.com/snap and start shopping!

November 1st: The Subcommittee on Redistricting released a few "discussion" maps, to foster a productive dialogue on the choices facing the Subcommittee.

The maps were submitted by the public through DCredistricting.esriemcs.com.  Read more about the maps here, or directly access them here: Map 2, Map 3.

MLK Gateway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Celebrates Its 11th Year of Dancing With The Scholars.

Good Food Markets Opens In Ward 8!

We did it, Ward 8! We have another grocery store in the community. On Saturday, November 13th, Councilmember Trayon White joined city officials and residents for the grand opening of Good Food Markets.

"On January 3rd, 2021, we broke ground to plant the seed for what would become Good Food Markets. I am proud to announce the new grocery store in the Bellevue community of Ward 8 on the corner of South Capitol & Atlantic Streets SW," Councilmember White wrote in a Facebook post about the event. 

"On this corner was once a liquor store. Today, the foundation of that soil is providing the community access to healthy food options. Ward 8 deserves the amenities available to other Washingtonians throughout our city. I'm proud to see this project come to fruition. Thank you to everyone that supported this vision, that marched in the Grocery Walk that seemed so long ago," read the Facebook post.

Councilmember Trayon White introduced B23-0131 - Ward 7 and Ward 8 Restaurant Incentive Program Establishment Act of 2019 that included language that would require The Department of Small and Local Business Development to establish the Ward 7 and Ward 8 Restaurant Incentive Program. This program would seek to attract sit-down restaurants and other food businesses to underserved retail corridors in Ward 7 and Ward 8 and provide the companies with start-up grants and loan financing to develop 37 new restaurants. 

This is only the beginning of significant changes that are coming to Ward 8 under the leadership of Councilmember Trayon White.