Madeline Nguyen, who runs a GEICO agency, will begin handing out the birds at 10 a.m. at 10150 Beach Blvd., in the same shopping plaza as the Rex the Dinosaur landmark. No reservation or paperwork is required. The giveaway will run until the supply is gone.

Organizers said the limit is one turkey per household, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Ten volunteers will be on site to direct traffic, and Nguyen warned that drivers should expect congestion in the area but said her team is prepared for the rush.

For Nguyen, the event is the culmination of a yearlong effort. She said she tried to organize a similar drive last year but could not obtain enough birds.

“This is my first time doing the turkey drive. I tried very hard last year, but I could not secure 1,000 turkeys,” Nguyen said. “Luckily, this year, I will be able to do it. And let me tell you — it’s very hard to get 1,000 turkeys secured for this event.”

The giveaway comes as households across the region prepare for Thanksgiving, a holiday that can strain budgets for families already stretched by high grocery prices. Community-run food drives have become an increasingly visible part of the local safety net, filling gaps that formal assistance programs do not always reach.

Nguyen’s effort is a private one, funded and organized through her business, and it adds to a patchwork of church, nonprofit and neighborhood turkey drives underway this month. For residents on the Southside and nearby neighborhoods, Sunday’s event offers a straightforward way to put a holiday meal on the table without an application or a waitlist.

Those planning to attend are advised to arrive early, follow volunteer directions and expect delays entering and exiting the plaza. The distribution begins at 10 a.m. and continues while supplies last.