Regional Food Bank Aims to Provide 150,000 Meals Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Regional Food Bank is gearing up for its largest ever Thanksgiving meal distribution, aiming to provide 150,000 meals to an expanded area of the capital region.
Eight Drive-Thru Locations and Senior Center Deliveries
The distribution will take place on November 23, earlier than the charity’s former Thanksgiving Day distribution. CEO Tom Nardacci explained that there will be eight drive-thru style pickup locations and delivery to twenty senior centers in Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene Counties.
No Pre-Registration Needed
"People can come, and they can pull up, and they’re going to get three full bags of groceries including a full turkey. All of it is about 55 lb of food because we know that hunger doesn’t end on Thanksgiving, and we want to make sure people have food for the days after Thanksgiving too," Nardacci said.
Corporate Partners Provide High-Quality Goods
The food bank’s clientele doesn’t just get any old thing. The CEO showed NEWS10 that his shelves have emptied faster than normal from a higher volume of food distribution. The charity has an array of corporate partners that provide high-quality goods.
Dignity and Quality
"What we’re really committed to is making sure that people in need have dignity. You know when they go to the food pantry They can get the same things that you or I could get at the grocery store," Nardacci said.
Expansion Plans
The CEO says the food bank wants to expand this program into their Lower Hudson Valley and North Country communities.
Conclusion
The Regional Food Bank’s unprecedented distribution aims to provide 150,000 meals to the capital region ahead of Thanksgiving. With eight drive-thru locations and senior center deliveries, the charity is committed to providing high-quality goods to those in need, ensuring dignity and sustenance for the holiday season and beyond.
FAQs
Q: What is the date of the Thanksgiving meal distribution?
A: The distribution will take place on November 23.
Q: How many meals will be provided?
A: The Regional Food Bank aims to provide 150,000 meals.
Q: Are there any pre-registration requirements?
A: No, people can come and pick up their food without pre-registering.
Q: Where will the food be distributed?
A: There will be eight drive-thru style pickup locations and delivery to twenty senior centers in Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene Counties.
Q: Will the food bank expand its program to other areas?
A: Yes, the food bank plans to expand its program into the Lower Hudson Valley and North Country communities.
