Far Rockaway: Giving Thanks, Giving Back (Thanksgiving Community Care Event)

​This Thanksgiving, Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) is opening our doors in Far Rockaway to help local families bring Thanksgiving dinner to the table with free meal essentials and health resources. In collaboration with Dime Community Bank and our community partners, we’re making sure more families can sit down to a meaningful Thanksgiving meal.

​📅 When
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

​📍 Where
Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Far Rockaway
12-88 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

​🍂 What to Expect

• ​Free Thanksgiving meal essentials for local families

• ​On-site healthcare resources, including:

  • ​Health education

  • ​Insurance enrollment assistance

  • ​Appointment scheduling

  • ​Primary care information

​Please note: Distribution is first come, first served, while supplies last. We encourage you to arrive early.

​Why We Do This
The holiday season can bring added pressure for families facing financial hardship or food insecurity. Through this signature event, JPAFHC is strengthening food access across our service areas, building community partnerships, and connecting neighbors with the care and resources they need all year long.

​Sponsored by:

​DIME BANK

​Questions?
Contact Dwayne Thomas at (718) 912-1658
Follow us @JPAFamilyHealthCenter