New Yorkers in need will be able to indulge in a free Thanksgiving Day feast, thanks to a network of food pantries and organizations working together to provide for those who can't afford a traditional holiday meal. With rising levels of food insecurity in the city, these groups are stepping up to offer a welcome respite to those struggling.
The Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in Harlem will serve 600 meals between 9am and noon on Thanksgiving Day, with distribution to several nonprofits that will then pass them along to their own networks. Later that day, City Councilmember Yusef Salaam will host a community feast for pre-registered guests at the same location.
The Bowery Mission has been serving its annual Thanksgiving Day meal since 1879 and this year is no exception. A hot breakfast will be available from 8am to 9am, followed by Thanksgiving meals between 11:30am and 4pm on the sixth floor of their facility at 90 Lafayette Street.
For those with a little farther to travel, the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in Manhattan will serve about 500 people on Thanksgiving Day itself and again on the Friday after. Their meal includes all the traditional fixings – roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and apple cider.
On Wednesday of Thanksgiving Week, New York Common Pantry is hosting a free lunch from 1:30 to 3:30pm at their East Harlem facility at 8 East 109th Street. The pantry has seen an unprecedented surge in enrollment this week – over 118% more than last year's numbers.
Meanwhile, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and chef JJ Johnson are teaming up for a major meal giveaway. On Wednesday morning, the three will present over 6,000 meals to nonprofits at Queens Borough Hall. Later that day, they'll host a community feast for pre-registered guests.
For those with disabilities or senior status, Xavier Mission is hosting an annual Thanksgiving Day dinner from noon to 2pm at their Hurtado Hall facility in Manhattan.
The Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in Harlem will serve 600 meals between 9am and noon on Thanksgiving Day, with distribution to several nonprofits that will then pass them along to their own networks. Later that day, City Councilmember Yusef Salaam will host a community feast for pre-registered guests at the same location.
The Bowery Mission has been serving its annual Thanksgiving Day meal since 1879 and this year is no exception. A hot breakfast will be available from 8am to 9am, followed by Thanksgiving meals between 11:30am and 4pm on the sixth floor of their facility at 90 Lafayette Street.
For those with a little farther to travel, the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in Manhattan will serve about 500 people on Thanksgiving Day itself and again on the Friday after. Their meal includes all the traditional fixings – roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and apple cider.
On Wednesday of Thanksgiving Week, New York Common Pantry is hosting a free lunch from 1:30 to 3:30pm at their East Harlem facility at 8 East 109th Street. The pantry has seen an unprecedented surge in enrollment this week – over 118% more than last year's numbers.
Meanwhile, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and chef JJ Johnson are teaming up for a major meal giveaway. On Wednesday morning, the three will present over 6,000 meals to nonprofits at Queens Borough Hall. Later that day, they'll host a community feast for pre-registered guests.
For those with disabilities or senior status, Xavier Mission is hosting an annual Thanksgiving Day dinner from noon to 2pm at their Hurtado Hall facility in Manhattan.
So the city's like doing its part to help out folks who are struggling financially during the holidays. It's a good thing too, 'cause it seems like some of these food banks and shelters have seen a pretty big spike in need lately. I mean, 118% more people signing up for meals at New York Common Pantry this week is crazy. And with over 6k meals to give out in Queens alone... it's clear that there's still a lot of people who are going without during the holidays. 
On the one hand, I'm all for showing some kindness and generosity to those who need it most. But on the other hand, shouldn't we be doing more to address the root causes of food insecurity in the first place? 
What do you guys think?
Food 4 all 
is what NYC needs on Thanksgiving 
. These food pantries & orgs are the real MVPs 
, gettin' those who need it most fed 
! City Councilmember Yusef Salaam doin his part 
hosting a community feast in Harlem 
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, but these groups are makin' a difference 
. The Bowery Mission's been servin' up Thanksgiving meals since 1879 
, talk about consistency! 
New York Common Pantry seein' an unprecedented surge in enrollment 
, that's amazing news 
!
is the definition of community spirit 
.
! We need more of this love & kindness 
.
. I mean, the Bowery Mission has been servin' meals since 1879, that's dedication right there 
. We don't have to be in need ourselves to spread the joy 
New Yorkers doing good deeds for the less fortunate on Thanksgiving 
. But on the flip side, I gotta give it up to all these amazing organizations that are stepping up to help out. Like, can you imagine getting 600 meals in one place? That's insane! 
. Its not just about feeding bodies, its about showing up for people when they need it most. So here's to all these heroes doing their part! 
some people really have it easy
That's some serious community love 
lets say like 10k or more, think about all the single moms and low-income families struggling to make ends meet, we gotta step it up! and can we pls talk about the bowery mission serving food since 1879?! thats some real dedication right there 
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