LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Regional Food Bank has begun preparations to host the largest Thanksgiving meal distribution in New York State. On November 22, the Latham-based non-profit, as well as several community partners, will provide meals to those in need.
At over a dozen distribution sites throughout the Capital Region, the Regional Food Bank will provide 30-pound Thanksgiving ingredient packages so that families may cook their own meals at home. Each package will contain locally-sourced turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, fruit, potatoes and dessert.
The organization expects to give out around 231,000 meals to 50,000 people in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Montgomery, Washington, Greene and Otsego counties. They will also be delivering Thanksgiv