{"id":53087,"date":"2025-11-26T16:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/53087\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:37:09","slug":"south-brooklyn-turkey-distributions-deliver-hundreds-ahead-of-thanksgiving-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/53087\/","title":{"rendered":"South Brooklyn turkey distributions deliver hundreds ahead of Thanksgiving \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Multiple South Brooklyn organizations hosted turkey distributions ahead of Thanksgiving. <\/p>\n

Photo by Arthur de Gaeta<\/p>\n

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, various community groups, elected officials and local nonprofits fanned out across South Brooklyn to ensure families had everything they needed for a warm holiday meal. Across the borough, long lines formed outside senior centers, community hubs and public housing complexes to pick up turkeys<\/a> in a time when grocery prices continue to rise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kagan\u2019s Sheepshead Bay giveaway draws hundreds
\n\"TurkeyCommunity advocate Ari Kagan hosted his annual turkey giveaway, distributing 180 turkeys.Photo by Arthur de Gaeta<\/p>\n

Former council member Ari Kagan organized his annual \u201cHoliday Turkey Giveaway\u201d in Sheepshead Bay on Monday. With dozens of volunteers and private sponsors, Kagan said he was happy to arrange a \u201ccommunity first\u201d event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Instagram<\/a>, Kagan said he \u201cwas very happy to organize the \u2018Holiday Turkey Giveaway,\u201d adding that 180 turkeys were distributed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fort Hamilton hosts first responder distribution
\n\"turkeyCouncil member Justin Brannan distributed turkeys for EMTs and first responders.Photo by Arthur de Gaeta<\/p>\n

Fort Hamilton Army Base hosted the First Responder Thanksgiving Giveaway, with help from Council Member Justin Brannan, the Met Council and The Sol Goodman Charitable Trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Instagram<\/a>, Brannan acknowledged the sacrifices of first responders.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hardworking paramedics and EMTs deserve equal recognition and pay parity that acknowledges the depth of their sacrifice and their contributions to the city.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bay Ridge Center raffle supports older adults\u00a0
\n\"turkey\"Reaching-Out Community Services hosted a crowded distribution where participants pre-registered.Photo by Arthur de Gaeta<\/p>\n

The Bay Ridge Center for Older Adult<\/a>s hosted another turkey raffle<\/a>, with donations from the Salaam Club, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Ralph Succar. Organizers said the raffle was a festive way to kick off the holiday season and benefit the older adult community in the borough. He hosted another distribution at the Salaam Arabic Church on 80th Street.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reaching Out does just that<\/p>\n

Succar also helped to host another turkey giveaway, in partnership with Reaching-Out Community Services<\/a>. Tom Neve, the group\u2019s founder, said there was a \u201cline around the block.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"turkey\"Succar (right) visited the Salaam Arabic Church for another distribution.Photo by Arthur de Gaeta<\/p>\n

He said this distribution has been ongoing for over 20 years and provides more than just turkey, but everything needed for a complete meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so grateful to everyone who helps make this happen, especially [Succar] from the Rotary Club,\u201d Neve added.\n<\/p>\n

Succar said that he\u2019s \u201cblessed to have excellent members that contribute their time, effort and money,\u201d and wished the borough a Happy Thanksgiving.\u00a0<\/p>\n