QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) \u2014 At Jamaica Hospital in Queens, the tables were turned for heroes on the front lines.<\/p>\n
Hundreds of first responders and families in need went home with turkeys and all the trimmings, thanks to a special Thanksgiving giveaway.<\/p>\n
More Local News <\/a><\/p>\n After 25 years as an EMT at Jamaica Hospital, Ruth LeBron said it meant everything to finally be the one. With grocery prices sky high, she and her colleagues say a free holiday meal is more than food on the table; it is one less bill to worry about and a reminder that their sacrifices matter and are appreciated.<\/p>\n Volunteers from Met Council<\/a> loaded turkeys and sweet potatoes into the hands of EMTs, nurses, and families, backed by support from Jamaica Hospital, the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust, and Councilmember Lynn Schulman.<\/p>\n If you have a story, reach out to Monica Morales at\u00a0monica@pix11.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n