Embrace Relief Announces Most Impactful Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to Date, Providing Holiday Meals to More Than 1,600 Families Nationwide
Fairfield, NJ (Nov. 26) — Embrace USA, the local- and community-based initiative of the Embrace Relief Foundation, is proud to announce the success of Turkey Drive 2025, a nationwide Thanksgiving food drive that brought warmth, nourishment, and community spirit to families in need across the United States.
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of donors and the steadfast support of our partners, this year’s effort was Embrace Relief’s most impactful Thanksgiving campaign yet, delivering more than 950 turkeys and 670 Thanksgiving food packages to families in the weeks leading up to the holiday.
Across 17 events in nine states (New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Rhode Island) Embrace USA staff and volunteers were joined by community groups, businesses, civic leaders, and elected officials to uplift more than 1,600 families during this season of gratitude.
Among the highlights of Turkey Drive 2025 were collaborative events with two U.S. Congressmembers: one which distributed 130 turkeys alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), and another which provided nearly 100 turkeys with the support of Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11). These events showcase Embrace USA’s commitment to partnering across communities and political lines to ensure that vulnerable communities receive the support they need.
In New Jersey, where Embrace Relief’s main office is located, Embrace USA was highly active, providing nearly 250 turkeys to families at four major events over in a four-day span, strengthening partnerships across the state:
- Clifton (Nov. 22) – As part of our monthly Mobile Farmers’ Market serving residents of Clifton, Embrace USA provided 65 turkeys in need In partnership with the Clifton Health Department and the American Red Cross of Northern NJ.
- East Orange (Nov. 24) – In collaboration with State Senator Britnee Timberlake and Peace Islands Institute, Embrace USA provided 70 turkeys and thousands of pounds of nonperishable foods to the community at the Senator’s “Food For Hope” event.
- Englewood, NJ (Nov. 25) – With the support of NJ State Assemblymembers Shama Haider and Gordon Johnson, the Disabled Combat Veterans Youth Program, Table to Table, and Peace Islands Institute, Embrace USA delivered 60 turkeys at DCVYP’s weekly food distribution.
- Paterson, NJ (Nov. 25) – In partnership with Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children, Embrace USA provided 50 turkeys to serve families facing food insecurity.
Additional events across the country were made possible thanks to numerous community leaders, faith groups, cultural organizations, and volunteers who embraced the true meaning of Thanksgiving—coming together to give, to share, and to uplift neighbors facing hardship.
Embrace Relief and Embrace USA extend heartfelt gratitude to every donor, partner organization, volunteer, and supporter whose generosity made Turkey Drive 2025 an overwhelming success.
Our work is only possible through the compassion of those who stand with us. Together, we continue to strengthen communities through hunger relief, disaster relief, support for mothers and families, support for students, and assistance to military veterans.
To support Embrace USA’s expanding local and community initiatives, please consider making a donation today at www.embracerelief.org/embraceusa.
