Alaskan Pilot Airdrops Thanksgiving Turkeys to Remote Areas

Esther Keim, an Alaskan pilot, continues her tradition of airdropping frozen turkeys to remote families in Alaska for Thanksgiving, a practice inspired by similar acts during her childhood. Over the past three years, Keim, sometimes referred to as Esther Sanderlin, has delivered between 30 to 40 turkeys annually to areas inaccessible by road, using a plane she rebuilt with her father. The initiative began after she learned a neighbor's Thanksgiving dinner consisted of a single squirrel shared among three people. Keim aims to expand her project into a nonprofit to reach more remote areas in Alaska, ensuring no family is forgotten during the holiday season. Despite challenging weather conditions, her mission has gained support through word of mouth and social media. The turkeys, frozen for easier transport, are dropped from the plane and have become a vital resource for those living off the grid.