SUFFOLK SHERIFF HOSTS 8TH ANNUAL TURKEY DISTRIBUTION

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November 25, 2025          

SUFFOLK SHERIFF HOSTS 8^TH ANNUAL TURKEY DISTRIBUTION 

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OVER 500 THANKSGIVING MEALS, INCLUDING TURKEYS AND TRIMMINGS, DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES IN NEED

(Yaphank, NY): On Monday, November 24, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr., distributed holiday meals for those in need at the 8th Annual Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Thanksgiving Food Distribution.  Over 500 turkeys, along with trimmings (gravy, stuffing, sides), were given out at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office START Resource Center to pre-selected residents and non-profit groups at a drive-thru event. Families in need of holiday meal help were identified by the START Center and their partner non-profit service agencies to guarantee that they can receive a free Thanksgiving meal.

“With the cost of groceries and household expenses on the rise, more and more of our neighbors are in need. The Sheriff’s Office is proud to be able to hold this turkey donation event to help Suffolk County families in need and provide them with some cheer and comfort this holiday season. Thank you to our sponsors and our non-profit partners who help to make this event possible year after year,” said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. 

The turkeys and sides were donated by:

• Urban League of Long Island

• Wegmans

• Helping Makes You Happy

• True North Community Church

• United Way

• Long Island Cares

• Lidl

• Church On The Hill Middle Island

• Axis Church

• Caitlyn’s Vision

• Walmart

• Agard Regulatory Group

• Suffolk County Correction Officers Association (SCCOA)

• Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Police Benevolent Association (SCDSPBA)

For more information about the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office or the START Resource Center please visit www.suffolksheriff.com

Photo captions:

Turkey Drive 2025: Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr, (center) with the Sheriff’s Office Executive Staff and START Resource Center Officers at the 2025 Turkey Giveaway. Turkey Drive with True North: Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr.  with members from True North Community Church who volunteered at the event.