{"id":382,"date":"2024-11-21T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/sandra-ung\/?p=382"},"modified":"2026-08-07T18:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:03:16","slug":"cm-ung-distributes-over-500-turkeys-during-annual-thanksgiving-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/sandra-ung\/2024\/11\/21\/cm-ung-distributes-over-500-turkeys-during-annual-thanksgiving-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"CM Ung Distributes Over 500 Turkeys During Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Councilmember Sandra Ung continued her annual Thanksgiving tradition of giving back to the community by hosting her largest Turkey Giveaway to date. This year, 526 turkeys will be distributed to local community groups, nonprofits, food pantries, NYCHA residents, and constituents, ensuring families across the district can enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe generosity of our sponsors makes it possible for us to help families facing difficult economic times,\u201d said Councilmember Sandra Ung<\/strong>. \u201cThese free turkeys are a small gesture, but they bring a little peace of mind and one less thing to worry about during the holiday season. I am so grateful to everyone who helped make this year\u2019s giveaway our biggest yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Councilmember Ung has hosted a Turkey Giveaway every year since taking office, and each year, the event has grown in scale. This year\u2019s giveaway was made possible thanks to the support of several sponsors, including the Flushing Chinese Business Association, H Mart, Chinese American Real Estate Association (CAREA), NYC District Council of Carpenters, Bronx Spreading Love, GrubHub, and Food Bazaar of Douglaston.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started handing out turkeys 15 years ago, but these past few years we have been so happy to collaborate with Councilmember Ung to hand out these turkeys to the community,\u201d said Peter Tu of the Flushing Chinese Business Association<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The turkeys were distributed to a wide range of groups, including local food pantries, tenant associations, senior centers, and families in need, ensuring that the impact reached all corners of the district. Some specific recipients included the Chinese-American Planning Council, Taiwan Center, Rosenthal Selfhelp Senior Center, Friends Church, and St. Paul Chong Hasang Roman Catholic Church.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn these challenging times, it\u2019s more important than ever to support one another,\u201d Councilmember Ung added. \u201cThanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are grateful for and to extend a helping hand to friends and neighbors. I hope this small act of kindness brings comfort and joy to the families in our community this holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Councilmember Sandra Ung continued her annual Thanksgiving tradition of giving back to the community by hosting her largest Turkey Giveaway to date. This year, 526 turkeys will be distributed to local community groups, nonprofits, food pantries, NYCHA residents, and constituents, ensuring families across the district can enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe generosity of our sponsors makes it possible for us to help families facing difficult economic times,\u201d said Councilmember Sandra Ung<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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