On Monday night, police from the New York City Police Department offered around a hundred turkeys and chickens to families in the Bronx who were struggling to get enough food. The giveaway at the 45th Precinct was just a small window into the city‑wide effort that is underway in the lead‑up to Thanksgiving.
Officers gathered outside the precinct to set up tents, and the department’s youth group “Options” helped hand out the birds. Susan L. Birnbaum, president and CEO of the New York City Police Foundation, told The Post that while the gesture might seem simple, it carries great weight for those facing food insecurity.
The police foundation supplied more than 3,000 turkeys to be distributed across the city, giving each precinct an opportunity to host similar events. The Bronx distribution was only the tip of the iceberg; the initiative began last week and is expected to run through Wednesday, with every precinct across the Big Apple offering the poultry to their communities.
Birnbaum explained that this partnership between donors, the Police Foundation and the NYPD creates a “win‑win” for everyone involved, especially families in need. She added that the program is part of a longstanding tradition that not only feeds people during the holiday but also brings officers and residents together each year.
“The public often sees the police as enforcers,” she said. “But they’re also community partners, and we’re sending out a strong message right now when food security is so urgent.”
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