FeedingNYC, the annual charity event sponsored by the Dream Big Foundation, announced that it will provide more than 8,500 Thanksgiving dinners Thanks to homeless shelters across New York City this year, reaching a new milestone of over 100,000 meals delivered to families in need since its creation in 2001.
“As New York City continues to manage the influx of immigrants from the southern border, hundreds of families seeking asylum will be among which will receive FeedingNYC Thanksgiving dinners, celebrating its first Thanksgiving in the United States thanks to the generosity of New Yorkers”, says a statement from the organizers.
In the event of packing, the 20 November at Chelsea Piers, hundreds of FeedingNYC volunteers will pack up the 8+,500 Thanksgiving dinners, each with a large turkey, including all fixings and an educational activity book.
“In 2001, we start with just 12 volunteers who came together to do something for our neighbors after the 11 of September. Looking back on the 40 Thanksgiving dinners we hosted back then, it fills me with pride to know that we handed over our number 70,000 this November,” said Rob LoCascio, founder and CEO of LivePerson and founder of FeedingNYC.
According to the statement, one in five children in New York City faces hunger today, and 70% of the city’s shelter population is made up of families with children. On a typical night, more than 20,000 children sleep in a New York City homeless shelter, which means there are more homeless children than there are seats in the Barclay’s Center.
“Every Thanksgiving, I am filled with gratitude to see so many New Yorkers join FeedingNYC to help their neighbors in need. This year, with hundreds of families seeking asylum in our shelters, it is even more inspiring to see the community come together and provide these new New Yorkers with the necessary supplies for their first Thanksgiving,” said Christine C. Quinn, President and CEO of Win. “We are forever grateful to FeedingNYC for making sure that the thousands of families who live in our shelters can come together and enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal every year.”
FeedingNYC was founded as a result of on 12 September to bring hope to New York City families. The non-profit organization celebrates its 21 anniversary this November. It is sponsored by LivePerson and Kirkland & Ellis and is supported by corporate and individual donors from every corner of the world.
“We are dedicated to helping feed the New York City communities where we work, live and play. Each year we strive to provide Thanksgiving dinner to as many shelter families as possible. We’re not just delivering meals, we’re bringing hope to those who need it most. A small box can have an incredible impact for a family in need this year”, quotes FeedingNYC on its website.
FeedingNYC accepts donations for the Thanksgiving initiative of 2022. A contribution of $48 dollars can provide a meal for an entire family. Those interested in supporting can make an individual donation by check, credit card, ACH or PayPal, or explore sponsorship opportunities.
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