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Nov 24 • 3 tweets • 2 min read
As you gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, think about the farm workers who contributed to each dish. Tell us your favorite ingredients and we will show you the skilled work behind it. #WeFeedYou
While we wait for your submissions, you can donate here to fund change all year long: ufw.org/thanksgiving20…
Read through the comments below- we will continue to reply to your requests. We want to help you understand exactly what it takes to stock your kitchen and fill your #Thanksgiving table. #WeFeedYou

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Here's a thread for everyone who wants to thank a farm worker this week. #WeFeedYou
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