Bronx native leads Community-Police Relations Foundation in citywide Thanksgiving turkey distribution

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Some of the officers and non-profit representatives with Police Officer Gisel Marcano (sixth from the right) of the Community Affairs Bureau, Community-Police Relations Foundation New York Ambassador and Retired Detective Wally Brant (fifth from the right) and Community-Police Relations Foundation New York Ambassador and Retired Detective Johnny Timpanaro (right).
Photo by Jewel Webber
The Community-Police Relations Foundation hosted a citywide turkey distribution event on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Cubes R Us, located at 1100 Loring Ave. in Brooklyn. The event, organized by Bronx native Al Eskanazy, who established and leads the foundation, provided turkeys to numerous community groups and law enforcement agencies across the five boroughs.
Boxes of turkeys waiting to be distributed inside the Cubes R US location’s freezer. Photo by Jewel Webber
Representatives from various nonprofits and police departments gathered at the ice supplier to collect boxes of turkeys, which were later distributed to their communities. Despite the rainy weather, participants turned out in full force to help make the event a success.

“Our annual turkey distribution brings more than just meals to families—it brings hope, gratitude, and unity,” Eskanazy said

(Left to right) Community-Police Relations Foundation New York Ambassador and Retired Detective Johnny Timpanaro, Not On My Watch, Inc. Executive Director Pamela Damon, Community-Police Relations Foundation New York Ambassador and Retired Detective Wally Brant and Police Officer Gisel Marcano of the Community Affairs Bureau. Photo by Jewel Webber
Among the attendees was Pamela Damon, executive director of Not On My Watch, Inc., a Bronx-based training center at 811 Allerton Ave. dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering women and girls to lead safe and successful lives.

The Nov. 26 event reflected the foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community-police relations and addressing local needs, particularly during the holiday season.

(Left to right) Johnny Timpanaro, Wally Brant and Gisel Marcano. Photo by Jewel Webber
Not On My Watch, Inc. Executive Director Pamela Damon at the turkey distribution. Photo by Jewel Webber