Photos: Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts hosts turkey distribution event
By Ethan Marshall and Jewel WebberPosted on
Attendees wait in line at the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts turkey distribution.
Photo by Jewel Webber
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts hosted a turkey distribution for members of the Bronx community on Monday, Nov. 17, at 2172 Starling Ave.
Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director Farida Yeasmin with boxes of the turkeys being given away. Photo by Jewel Webber(Left to right) Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts Artistic Director Spondon Aftabuzzaman, Farjana Yeasmin and Farida Yeasmin. Photo by Jewel Webber
Attendees of the event received a turkey or a halal turkey of their choice, as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, chicken and more.
Students from the Stevenson Young Adult Borough Center assisted in giving out turkeys. Photo by Jewel WebberState Senator Nathalia Fernandez (right) was on hand to help give out food. Photo by Jewel WebberPhoto by Jewel WebberAssemblymember Karines Reyes also helped out at the event. Photo by Jewel Webber
