Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; FreshDirect and local merchants hosted their fifth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution Event on Tuesday, November 20 at the Mott Haven Bar and Grill.
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Volunteers helped distribute Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
Photo by Odette Scofield
FreshDirect donated 500 Thanksgiving turkeys to south Bronx residents which were distributed by volunteers.
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(l-r) David McInerney, FreshDirect co-founder and CEO; Rosa Garcia, Mott Haven Bar and Grill owner and Diaz welcomed everyone to the community event.
Photo by Odette Scofield