Douglas Development, M&T Bank Host Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Helping 500 Families in the Buffalo Community
Douglas Development and M&T Bank announced they will donate 500 frozen turkeys to families in Buffalo, NY, in time for Thanksgiving. The donation is part of the companies’ ongoing missions to help build strong communities.
“Like our partners at M&T Bank, Douglas Development and the team at Seneca One are committed to giving back to the community, and with the difficulties this year has brought, helping our neighbors is more important than ever,” said Douglas Jemal, principal of Douglas Development. “This donation of 500 fresh frozen turkeys is a practical way to assist families in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. We are honored to partner with the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Police Department in distributing the turkeys to ensure they get to those who are in need.”
Turkeys will be given on first-come, first-get basis at on Monday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Seneca One, 1 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.
COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed during the distribution. Those interested in received a turkey are asked to remain in their car and enter the drive-through at the intersection of Main and Seneca Streets. There is no need to pre-register. All families needing help are welcome.
“We’re grateful for Douglas Development and all the volunteers for helping make this donation of 500 fresh frozen turkeys possible. No family table in our community need be without a turkey and trimming this Thanksgiving,” Shelley Drake, regional president at M&T Bank.
The giveaway is supported by volunteers from the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Police Department. The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Bisons will also send Billy Buffalo and Buster Bison to help celebrate the giveaway.
NO RSVP Necessary! Turkeys will be distributed on a first come basis. Distribution will start promptly at 1 PM!
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