Giving Back to Community Corp. hosts Thanksgiving food distribution for local families

Posted Friday, November 28, 2025 12:11 pm

Ebele Maduekwe, Ebube Maduekwe , Lana Dowridge, Luci Baijnath, Sandra Fernandez, and organizer Emilian Emeagwali volunteered to hand out turkeys ahead of the holidays for Giving Back to Community Corp.

Melissa Baptiste/Herald photos

Turkeys were lined up, ready for those in need this holiday season.

Volunteers handed out turkeys to those stopping by the distribution event.

Giving Back to Community Corp. worked off of vans, packed with donations to go to community members in need.

Giving Back to Community Corp. has its headquarters in Valley Stream, but its work touches multiple nearby communities, including Elmont.

By Jordan Vallone

Nassau County community members were invited to start the holiday season with gratitude and a full table as the Giving Back to Community Corp. hosted its annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution on Nov. 22. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents visited 31 E. Merrick Road to receive a free full turkey and other holiday essentials.

The event aimed to ease the financial strain that often accompanies the holiday, offering neighbors a chance to celebrate with dignity, warmth, and a smile. Volunteers greeted families with cheerful energy and reminders of what the season is truly about: generosity, togetherness, and ensuring no one feels left behind.

For more information for Giving Back to Community Corp., based in Valley Stream and Elmont, community members may call (516) 612-4400, visit GivingBackToCommunity.org, or email info@givingbacktocommunity.org.

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