Talking turkey in Canarsie as local elected officials and activists hold successful food drive
By Caroline Ourso
CANARSIE — The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club’s charity arm, TJ Cares, held its first Thanksgiving food drive last Thursday, collecting a bountiful harvest for the Canarsie Lions Club to donate to 10 underprivileged families.
A meticulously organized display of canned vegetables, pasta, rice, peanut butter and other foods decorated the main room of the club’s headquarters in Canarsie.
“As you can see, we had a great turnout,” said Mitchell Partnow, chair of TJ Cares. “We got a tremendous reaction from the community, and we’re happy to be the organization they give to.”