Tag: holiday-giving

NYC food banks join forces with local eatery for holiday giving campaign

Dec. 19, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway A Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Long Island City and Fresh Meadows has launched a holiday food drive to combat hunger across NYC and Long Island. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is serving up more than just delicious meals — it’s dishing out hope for those… Read more »

Council Members Holden, Ariola and Paladino team up to host winter essentials drive for homeless veterans

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Dec. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Three Queens council members have partnered to bring cold weather essentials for veterans in the borough.  Council Members Robert Holden, Vickie Paladino and Joann Ariola have partnered with local organizations to launch a Veterans Winter Drive for homeless veterans at Borden Avenue Veterans Residence.  From now until Dec. 16,…

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens hosts Thanksgiving turkey distribution in Howard Beach

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Nov. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens recently concluded its week-long Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, providing much-needed holiday meals to families across Brooklyn and Queens. Between Nov. 18 and  Nov. 25, the organization distributed more than 4,100 turkeys and chickens to local parishes, ensuring that those in need could enjoy a…