77WABC Spearheads Annual 10K Turkey Giveaway

77WABC Radio continues its commitment to the community with its annual 10,000-Turkey Giveaway, in collaboration with AARP New York, Gristedes and D’Agostinos Supermarkets, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. 

The first 5,000 turkeys will be handed out before Thanksgiving, and the remaining 5,000 will be distributed before Christmas and the Holiday Season. The annual Turkey Giveaway kicks off at 10 am on Monday, November 25, when turkeys will be handed out by John and Margo Catsimatidis, Curtis Sliwa, Sid Rosenberg, and other WABC Radio and New York celebrities from the 77WABC Trolley at St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church, 239 W 49th St. in New York City.

“WABC Radio is an emergency broadcast station, a responsibility that extends to helping people in the greater New York City community year-round,” said John Catsimatidis, Owner of Red Apple Media, 77WABC, and Gristedes and D’Agostinos Supermarkets. 

“Working with AARP New York and The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, we are bringing much-needed help, and hopefully joy, to those in our community who are in need and deserve happiness and a good meal for the Holiday Season.”

“AARP New York is thrilled to be part of the 77WABC and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York 10,000-Turkey Giveaway,” said Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director. “In our state, just over 1 in 10 households experience food insecurity, according to Hunger Solutions New York. Older adults shouldn’t have to decide between buying groceries, medication, and other necessities.”

“Catholic Charities is proud to partner with 77WABC, AARP NY, and Gristedes and D’Agostinos for this generous initiative that brings hope and nourishment to families in need,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. “While Thanksgiving and Christmas are a special time to come together and support our neighbors, Catholic Charities of New York works every day to provide food, shelter, and resources to those who need it most.”