HOUSTON - The Turkey Leg Hut teamed up with local basketball free agent Joe Young this Thanksgiving to give away 3,000 free turkey legs on Monday.
The giveaway started at noon at the TLH Express food truck parked in the lot next to the restaurant at 4830 Almeda Road in Houston.
The turkey legs were given away on a first-come, first-serve basis, offering one free turkey leg per person, until all 3,000 were gone.
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Turkey Leg Hut giving 3,000 turkey legs away
Houston hotspot Turkey Leg Hut is not letting a lawsuit stop their plan to spread Thanksgiving cheer.
The restaurant was handing them out on behalf of Young, who is currently playing basketball overseas in the Chinese Basketball Association, after he purchased the legs to give back to people and businesses in his hometown.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Joe on this amazing giveaway,” said Nakia Price, Co-Founder of the Turkey Leg Hut. “It’s a great way to express our gratitude for people like Joe and the Houston community, and a fun way to share our blessings with so many this Thanksgiving!”
In addition to the 3,000-leg giveaway, the Turkey Leg Hut also offered a limited number of 18-20lb. fully cooked whole TLH turkeys and signature sides for pre-order this Thanksgiving.
The giveaway comes as Turkey Leg Hut fights a lawsuit from neighbors who claim the restaurant is a public health risk.
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