NEW YORK (Nov. 17, 2024) — Comedian Tracy Morgan helped kick off the holiday season by joining Food Bank For NYC and Stop & Shop to distribute 400 turkeys to families in Bed-Stuy’s Tompkins Houses, where he grew up.
“I’m glad the Lord has put me in a position to help and give back to my community because people need it. I almost lost my life a couple of years back and I’m glad to be here doing this,” said Morgan.
Stop & Shop is donating more than 25,000 turkeys and $60,000 in gift cards to food banks across New York state, supporting the 1.3 million New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
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Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all.