Photos: CM Riley hosts Thanksgiving food distribution at district office
By Ethan Marshall and Jewel WebberPosted on
Several community members were on hand for Council Member Kevin C. Riley’s “Uptown Thanksgiving Distribution.”
Photo by Jewel Webber
New York City Council Member Kevin C. Riley held a special Thanksgiving food distribution on Friday, Nov. 21, at his district office, located at 940 E. Gun Hill Rd. in the Bronx.
Community members receive their food and other items. Photo by Jewel Webber
Known as the “Uptown Thanksgiving Distribution,” this event featured a variety of food, including turkey, goat meat, oxtail, canned goods, rice and more.
Young adults from the AIMHigh Empowerment Institute assisted in this food distribution. Photo by Jewel Webber
Business owners on the block also assisted in this event, helping in the distribution of the goods.
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley (eighth from left) with volunteers from the event, including staff members from his office, local business owners on the block, young adults from the AIMHigh Empowerment Institute and more. Photo by Jewel WebberHydriglo Health and Wellness Owner and Founder Dr. Cavel Miller (second from left) had a table set up featuring spa luxury items and more. Photo by Jewel WebberThe Natly Esnard Child Development Center of the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center also had a table set up for the event. Photo by Jewel Webber
Riley addressed the attendees during the event, discussing the importance of spreading love and joy by assisting community members in need.
While Thanksgiving is most associated with turkey, Riley said he wanted to provide additional meat options like goat meat and oxtail because the district has a large Caribbean population, who may have a stronger preference for these alternatives.
Community members were grateful to Riley for organizing this event. Photo by Jewel Webber
