On Tuesday, November 21st, the Borough President’s office joined with Mannix Shop Rite stores to distribute turkeys to needy families on Staten Island for Thanksgiving. This year, Shop Rite donated 800 turkeys to local food pantries.
“Thanksgiving is an important time for families to get together,” noted Deputy BP Ed Burke. “We’re very gratified to partner with Shop Rite on this. All Staten Islanders, no matter what their means are, can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this year. We hope to make all Staten Islanders’ Thanksgiving really joyous.”
“We are honored to be here today. This donation comes from the heart,” said Kevin Mannix of Mannix Shop Rite stores.
Fourteen organizations received turkeys at the drive.
“Thanksgiving is an important time for families to get together,” noted Deputy BP Ed Burke. “We’re very gratified to partner with Shop Rite on this. All Staten Islanders, no matter what their means are, can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this year. We hope to make all Staten Islanders’ Thanksgiving really joyous.”
“We are honored to be here today. This donation comes from the heart,” said Kevin Mannix of Mannix Shop Rite stores.
Fourteen organizations received turkeys at the drive.
