Oracle Helps Casa de Peregrinos Deliver 10,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys Across Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County, New Mexico, and Austin, Texas—Nov 12, 2026
Oracle today announced a contribution to Casa de Peregrinos in support of its annual “Hope for the Holidays campaign.” The gift follows Casa de Peregrinos’ announcement to raise its goal to 10,000 turkeys and assist more families across Doña Ana County with a hopeful thanksgiving dinner.
“We decided to raise our goal to 10,000 not only because of the demand, but because we know the difficulties families are going through at this time. The economy, cost of food, and other financial burdens are affecting many families in our communities. This is our way of providing a little hope,” said Lorenzo Alba Jr., Executive Director, Casa de Peregrinos.
The distribution will take place Monday, Nov. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pan American Center parking lot on the New Mexico State University (NMSU) campus in Las Cruces, NM. Additional distributions will occur throughout Doña Ana County and through the Village of Hatch satellite pantry. Each family receives a turkey along with potatoes, stuffing, corn, green beans, and other staples for the holiday table.
“When Casa de Peregrinos set out to reach 10,000 families, we wanted to help them get there," said Colleen Cassity, global head of Social Impact, Oracle. "Their ambition reflects how deep their commitment to this community runs, and we're grateful for the chance to give back alongside such a trusted partner. Every turkey that leaves Casa de Peregrinos represents the care of the volunteers and staff who make Hope for the Holidays possible. Now, even more families will feel that care this year.”
Casa de Peregrinos’ holiday turkey distribution has grown exponentially in the last few years. The organization distributed more than 7,000 turkeys last year, up from 100 turkeys at its first event in 1979. In 2025, Casa de Peregrinos served more than 42,000 people and distributed more than 8 million pounds of food throughout Las Cruces and Rural Doña Ana County.
“We are grateful to our friends at Oracle, as well as our title sponsor Nusenda Credit Union and everyone that has donated and made this endeavor possible. This is a true labor of love,” said Alba.
This contribution is part of Oracle's broader investment in Doña Ana County and southern New Mexico through Project Jupiter, which includes a $50 million commitment to county water infrastructure, a partnership with Casa de Peregrinos to expand food access in Sunland Park, $360 million in ongoing commitments to schools in the region, more than $1 billion in contracts to New Mexico based businesses, and education programs for local students and teachers.
Community members can support “Hope for the Holidays” by donating online at casadeperegrinos.org. If you or someone you know needs help, please visit Casa de Peregrinos on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We are located at 999 W. Amador Ave, Building 1, Las Cruces, NM 88005. The last day to register for Thanksgiving distribution is November 20th, 2026.
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About Casa de Peregrinos
Casa de Peregrinos is the largest food pantry in Southern New Mexico, dedicated to alleviating hunger in Doña Ana County. The storied non-profit organization has served Las Cruces and Doña Ana County since 1979. For more information, visit casadeperegrinos.org.
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