Credit Union of Texas to Distribute 600 Turkeys and Hams During Second Annual Kilgore Turkey Drive on Nov. 7
KILGORE, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 – Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) will host its second annual turkey drive in Kilgore, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 7, partnering with local food shelters and nonprofits to distribute 300 turkeys and 300 hams to community members in need ahead of the holiday season.
“As a credit union, we’re owned by our members, not outside shareholders, so investing in the communities we serve is part of who we are,” said Eric Pointer, President and CEO of CUTX. “Bringing the Kilgore turkey drive back bigger in its second year is just one way we put that into practice.”
The drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last, at CUTX’s Kilgore branch, located at 110 Midtown Plaza. Turkeys and hams will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the drive-through line. Community members can enter from Kilgore Street and follow the posted signs reading “Turkey Giveaway Entry” to join the line.
The event builds on CUTX’s inaugural turkey drive held during the Kilgore branch’s grand opening celebration last year, when CUTX donated 300 turkeys and 100 hams to the Kilgore community. This year, CUTX is tripling the number of hams available to 300 while continuing to provide 300 turkeys.
“We know the holidays can be a financially stressful time for families, and a little extra support can make a big difference,” Pointer said. “Our team and our nonprofit partners are looking forward to Saturday and to helping more of our neighbors enjoy a holiday meal with the people who matter most.”
About CUTX
For almost 100 years, Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) has provided financial services to members throughout North Texas and its growing number of locations in East Texas. Living out its vision to deliver an unexpected experience, CUTX has grown to over $2.6 billion in assets. Most Texas residents may qualify for membership. CUTX also includes its new Spanish-language brand, Todos Unidos created by CUTX (Todos Unidos), which empowers the Hispanic community by delivering accessible financial services, educational tools in Spanish combined with bilingual employees onsite at all CUTX locations.
Recently, CUTX was recognized with the Communities Foundation of Texas “Be in Good Company” Seal of Excellence, voted the Best Credit Union in DFW by the readers of The Dallas Morning News, and named the winner of the Torch Awards for Ethics from both the Better Business Bureau Serving North Central Texas and the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.
For more information about CUTX, visit www.cutx.org, and to learn more about the Todos Unidos created by CUTX experience, visit https://www.todosunidos.us/.