CHICAGO (CBS) -- Less than a week away from Thanksgiving, many West Side residents were gifted with a frozen turkey for their holiday dinner.

Each person who stood in line at the Austin (15th) District police station Friday afternoon was handed a free frozen turkey.

The giveaway was a collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and several local organizations to help everyone have a happy Thanksgiving meal.

Austin District Police Cmdr. Andre Parham said it was an absolute team and community effort.

"To work with all these fine people; and to have the opportunity to be a humble servant for the Austin community, for the kids, for the adults, for the seniors; and to work in collaboration with all of my community partners; and do it on the level as a commander … I am thankful for that, I am humble for that, and I am blessed for that every day," Parham said.

One community leader said it was just one step in their plan to restore, re-invest, and renew energy in the community.