TURKEYS!!

This past week, the Public Housing Community Fund handed out 1500 turkeys and fixings for Thanksgiving. The lines were astounding. The need is real.

There were lines around the block at the Roosevelt Houses. The first-ever turkey giveaway at Kingsborough Houses hasn’t been able to do an event like this since the 80s, although I am not sure why.

Over 800 people came through for turkey and sides pickup at the Melrose Classic Center in the Bronx, across the street from Morrisania Air Rights, Jackson Houses, and Melrose Houses.

CCOP President Danny Barber said, “We are so grateful for Alex (Zablocki the Executive Director of the Fund) and Annie (Valentine, Senior Development Manger from the Fund). We deeply thank the Public Housing Community Fund for all the work they do – when we struggle and wonder where we’re going to get the resources for our communities, the Public Housing Community Fund always comes through for us.”

Because of this work and generosity, 1,500 New York families celebrated Thanksgiving this year with food on their tables. The Community Fund supplied and distributed enough food to feed 10,000 to 12,000 people. 

This work makes me insanely proud of the work we are doing to give back to our community, the community of NYC, every single day. We do make an impact. As you think about where to give this year, think about giving to the Public Housing Community Fund. We are truly making a difference.