Salvation Army New York to Hold 'Oldest' and 'Largest' Thanksgiving Dinner
The Salvation Army of the Greater New York area will be serving the largest single Thanksgiving dinner offered by the Army on Nov. 25. It may also the oldest Thanksgiving Dinner program offered to the homeless in the city and in the country, according to the Army.
Armed with 150 volunteers, The Salvation Army is expected to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 1200-1500 homeless people but is ready to feed up to 2000 people.
The dinner will include all the traditional Thanksgiving foods such as turkey, dressing, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, a variety of pies, coffee and juice. It will held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the McBurney YMCA located across the street from the Army’s Greater New York Divisional Headquarters at 120 West 14th St.
While the Army’s Thanksgiving feast was a tradition started over 100 years ago, this is the second year the Army has collaborated with YMCA to hold the event.
Dinner participants will also watch live entertainment during their meal and hear about information on additional services. For families who prefer to eat Thanksgiving dinner at home, the Army will pass out food baskets and vouchers at selected service locations.
On the same day, the Salvation Army will be officially kicking off is annual Kettle Drive at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game. Donations to the Kettle Drive benefit local chapters and go toward the Army’s Christmas services and programs.
