For the past nine years, male members of Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club along with some friends from Manhasset, Plandome and Port Washington have donated their time and money on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The group meets at King Kullen, split into small groups and, with shopping lists in hand, move up and down the aisles gathering items for families for Thanksgiving dinner. They pull turkeys and all the trimmings, paper goods and breakfast foods and when done deliver directly to several families in Manhasset and Great Neck that the Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) provides.
Many are regulars and have been donating and helping for years. Even if they can’t make the Tuesday date they still send their checks so that they can help out as many families as possible. Some bring their children to share the giving experience so they will know the importance of giving back and helping others less fortunate. When done we share our experiences, some very touching, and toast our efforts at Edisons in Manhasset.
We welcome anyone that would like to participate in the future. We are looking to increase the number of families we can assist. If interested, contact Elliot Fleishhacker at elliotfleishhacker@gmail.com.
“If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” — W. Clement Stone
