In the spirit of giving, Green Acres Mall hosted turkey distributions in partnership with elected officials to 20 local charitable organizations. In total, the mall supplied 1,020 turkeys which helped to feed over a number of families in the area. 

Key community members including JCC Executive Director, Stacey Feldman, Senator Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick, Assemblywoman Michaeele Solages and Legislator Carrie Solages were among those officials that assisted Green Acres in donating these turkeys throughout the community.  

The Thanksgiving giveaway reflects Green Acres’ commitment to supporting the community in meaningful ways. “In this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the opportunity to give back to our community,” said Joe Floccari, General Manager of Green Acres. “We want to make sure every family can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in the spirit of kindness and togetherness.” 

The turkeys were distributed as follows:  

• Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’ office distributed 100 turkeys directly from her district office on North Central Avenue, and an additional 50 to churches and civic associations in the 22nd Assembly District, including Holy Name of Mary Church, Bethany French Baptist Church, Millbrook Civic Association, Argo Civic Association, Locustwood-Gotham Civic Association, and the Parkhurst Civic Association.  

• Legislator Carrie Solages distributed turkeys to Gateway Church, Elmont Cultural Center and Haitian United Foundation.  

• Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick distributed turkeys to food pantry, Project Manna, in Inwood.  

• Assemblyman Ari Brown distributed turkeys to Martin Luther King Community Center in Long Beach.  

• Assemblyman Brian Curran distributed turkeys to Freeport Methodist Church.  

• Councilwoman Melissa Miller distributed to Bethlehem Church in Valley Stream.  

• Councilwoman Laura Ryder distributed to Oceanside Community Services. Oceanside Community Service packed baskets for families in need, with turkeys from Green Acres inside. These baskets were delivered by students from Oceanside High School.  

• Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips distributed turkeys to Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Mackey Tabernacle of Joy Church in Uniondale.  

• Commissioner Ryder distributed turkeys to Police dept 5^th precinct in Elmont and Police dept 4^th precinct in Hewlett.  

• The JCC Food Pantry of the Greater Five Towns picked up 150 kosher turkeys from Green Acres  

• Gabriel Boxer of Kosher Response received 50 kosher turkeys to distribute to community members in need. Kosher Response mission is to help fight food insecurity for children and families. 

The following quotes capture the spirit of gratitude, community and collaboration that define the partnership between Green Acres and local leaders. Through their combined efforts, this initiative provided those in need with a Thanksgiving meal:

• “The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is so grateful to have a friend and partner in our efforts to alleviate food insecurity in the local community. The team at the Green Acres Mall cares deeply for those in need and it's an honor to partner with them. At Thanksgiving, a time for reflection, those we serve will have a beautiful and dignified meal free of worry. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this possible.” – JCC Executive Director, Stacey Feldman 

• “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings and come together as a community. It’s heartwarming to see the joy and relief this initiative brings to families who might otherwise struggle to put food on the table for the holiday. This is about more than just distributing turkeys – it’s about ensuring that every family has the opportunity to celebrate and create lasting memories with their loved ones. I’m incredibly grateful to Green Acres Mall for their generosity and to Assemblyman Ari Brown for collaborating on this effort to support our neighbors.” – Senator Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick 

• “Green Acres Mall continues to demonstrate what it means to be a true community partner by ensuring more families can share in the joy of Thanksgiving. By providing turkeys to local families, they are extending opportunities for many to benefit from the resources our community hub offers. This effort reminds us that when we work together, we can ensure no one is left out during this season of gratitude,” – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages. 

• "For several years, Green Acres Mall and the Macerich Corporation have demonstrated their generosity by organizing a well-executed turkey distribution for various organizations representing diverse community groups, cultures, and faiths. Our community is deeply grateful for the strong relationship we share with our corporate partners and looks forward to continuing our efforts to help even more people in the future." – Nassau County Legislator, Third District, Carrie Solages