Roughly 40 clients enjoyed a choice of baked chicken, salmon or turkey, tossed green salad, fruit salad, brown rice and quinoa, string beans with peppers, mixed vegetables, seltzer water and fruit juice.

Participants learned how to safely defrost and cook a full turkey, along with simple steps to make the holiday season healthier. At the end of the session each client took home a special Thanksgiving holiday-prep pantry bag consisting of a food thermometer, cookbook, their choice of either a full turkey or chicken, herbs to season the meat, and cranberry sauce.

African Services' food pantry serves more than 6,500 individuals and families each year in need of supplemental nutrition. In addition to supplemental nutrition, pantry staff and volunteers lead weekly nutrition and cooking classes to assist clients in making the right nutrition choices for themselves and their families. Each household receives a one-week supply of non-perishable food items. We also provide organic fruits and vegetables in the summer months through a partnership with the Central Harlem Community Supported Agriculture Program.

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