Op-Ed: AT THANKSGIVING, TIME TO GIVE HELP TO THE COMMUNITY

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb

AT THANKSGIVING, TIME TO GIVE HELP TO THE COMMUNITY
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb 

There are few things that bring people and friends together like Thanksgiving Day. Sharing food, reflecting on what we are grateful for and enjoying parades, football and family traditions elicit a unique bonding experience we look forward to every year. Thanksgiving is also a great time to share with those you may not know.

This time of year serves as a reminder that not all people are equally fortunate and for those who can offer it, a little generosity goes a long way for those struggling. I encourage each of you this Thanksgiving, and throughout the holiday season, to take some time to consider what help you might be able to provide for your neighbors. We are a stronger community, and a stronger state, when we work together to help one another.

GIVING BACK BENEFITS EVERYONE

Finger Lakes residents are among the most community-minded people in all of New York State. There are lots of ways to give back to our friends and neighbors. One of my favorite and most impactful ways is donating food and supplies to local food pantries. New York’s food pantries provide a vital service to those who are dealing with hunger, and without generous donations from folks in the community they would be unable to help those in need.

This year, I encourage each family to try to make at least one donation and spend one day volunteering to serve the needy. With your help, we can truly celebrate Thanksgiving as a community and collectively offer immeasurable assistance to the less fortunate.

Please take a little time this Thanksgiving season to provide those in need with some critical assistance. Your generosity can make a world of difference in someone’s life, and can be the most memorable gift a neighbor receives this year.

Contact Assemblyman Brian Kolb: Email kolbb@assembly.state.ny.us; on Facebook; and on Twitter.

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