Gobble Gobble: Community Leaders Distribute Thanksgiving Turkeys

WESTBURY, NEW YORK (DECEMBER 2024)—As Long Islanders and all Americans struggle with the high cost of living and groceries, All Round Foods CEO Glen Wolther, Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe and Robert Troiano, Jr., the Westbury School District Board of Education President and a Town of North Hempstead Councilman, along with Westbury School District Superintendent Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase, Westbury School District Board Trustee and Village of Westbury Trustee Pedro Quintanilla, the Westbury School District and local partners, came together to host a heartfelt Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at Park Avenue Elementary School. The event brought much-needed support, compassion and good tidings to community members in need this holiday season.

“It is a remarkable experience to help others in your community and witness firsthand the positive impact of altruism,” said Councilman Robert Troiano. “We truly appreciate the efforts of all of our volunteers, especially those of the event’s major benefactor, Glen Wolther. Through the generosity of our sponsors and volunteers, we were able to put turkeys on the tables of many who otherwise may not have had them.”

Residents were warmly welcomed by community leaders as they lined up to receive the centerpieces of their Thanksgiving meals. Smiles were aplenty as Glen Wolther, Legislator Bynoe, Councilman Troiano, Dr. Chase and Trustee Quintanilla were joined by community volunteers and Westbury students Laila Desir, Kevin Mendoza Ceron and Emily Soriano in distributing turkeys.

CEO Glen Wolther of All Round Foods, a local business specializing in high-quality frozen bakery products, donated 150 turkeys to the event. Community partners Omni Recycling and Jamaica Ash contributed 60 turkeys, and local business owner Joe Stasi and his family donated 35 turkeys. In total, 245 turkeys were distributed to enhance Thanksgiving dinners throughout the community.

Following the turkey distribution, Councilman Troiano honored Glen Wolther with a proclamation from the Town of North Hempstead, recognizing Mr. Wolther for his admirable record of community service. This includes his philanthropic support of Thanksgiving turkey giveaways, Westbury’s senior center, St. Brigid’s 5K, the PTA and numerous organizations and endeavors that positively shape the community. Mr. Wolther’s business, All Round Foods, also provides crucial assistance to U.S. military personnel overseas by supplying food products to U.S. military bases throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.