Esther Keim, Founder, Alaska Turkey Bomb, collaborated with her father to build an airplane and began air-dropping turkeys in her community. In 2022, she established the ‘Turkey Bombs’ facility, allowing her to drop around 30-40 turkeys each Thanksgiving. A “turkey bomb” is a turkey wrapped in a black plastic bag and tied with a red ribbon, air-dropped near residential areas. As the airplane nears a residence, it buzzes to alert the residents to come outside. The turkeys are not dropped until the residents are visible, ensuring they can collect their gifts.
Esther recalls a heartwarming encounter while delivering a turkey bomb to three families with children; she wanted to include something special for the kids in the bag. Witnessing the excitement on their faces brought her immense joy. This initiative not only brought joy but also gave her a sense of purpose by fostering connection among those living far apart.
Happiness is only real, when shared!
Among the beneficiaries of the Alaska Turkey Bomb, are Dave and Christina Luce, who live on the Yentna River about 45 miles (72 kilometers) northwest of Anchorage. They have stunning mountain views in every direction, including North America’s tallest mountain, Denali, directly to the north. But in the winter, it’s a 90-minute snowmobile ride to the nearest town, which they do about once a month. As per Dave Luce, “I’m 80 years old now, so we make fewer and fewer trips. The adventure has sort of gone out of it.” He added, “It makes a great Thanksgiving. She’s been a real sweetheart, and she’s been a real good friend.”
The Luces have known Esther since she was little. The 12-pound (5.44-kilogram) turkey she delivered will provide more than enough for them and a few neighbors.
Keim buys about 20 turkeys at a time, with the help of donations, usually by people reaching out to her through social media account. She wraps them in plastic garbage bags and lets them sit in the bed of her pickup until she can arrange a flight. She makes 30 to 40 turkey deliveries yearly, flying as far as 100 miles (161 kilometers) from her base north of Anchorage toward Denali’s foothills.
Esther’s vision is to transform the Alaska Turkey Bomb initiative into a nonprofit organization, aiming to gather more resources and support for the cause. She hopes to reach even more rural families living off-grid, sharing the joy of Thanksgiving with those who might otherwise be left out. And it doesn’t have to stop at turkeys. As per her, “There’s so many kids out in the villages. It would be cool to maybe add a stuffed animal or something they can hold.”
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