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What's happening at VAM Outreach.

Upcoming event

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway 🍂🦃

A warm meal, a caring community, and a reason to give thanks! ❤️ VAM Outreach and the Wyandanch Fire Company are coming together to provide Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families in need on Thanksgiving morning.

Please share this with anyone who could use a Thanksgiving meal. Together, we can make Thanksgiving warmer for our community! 🤎

When

Thanksgiving morning
Thursday, November 26, 2026

Registration closes

November 16, 2026

You must register in advance to receive a meal. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your pickup time and details will be provided during a follow-up confirmation call.

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway flyer: VAM Outreach and the Wyandanch Fire Company will be distributing Thanksgiving meals to our community on Thanksgiving morning. Registration closes November 16. Registration is required to receive a meal. Register, volunteer, or donate at vamoutreach.org.

En español

Volante de la Entrega Gratuita de Comidas de Acción de Gracias: VAM Outreach y la Compañía de Bomberos de Wyandanch repartirán comidas de Acción de Gracias a nuestra comunidad la mañana del Día de Acción de Gracias. La inscripción cierra el 16 de noviembre. Es obligatorio inscribirse para recibir una comida.

Volunteer opportunity

Thanksgiving Morning Food Distribution 🍂🦃

Calling all volunteers! 📣 Join VAM Outreach and the Wyandanch Fire Company on Thanksgiving morning as we package and distribute meals to families in our community.

A few hours of your time can bring warmth, hope, and the comfort of knowing someone cares. Together, we can make Thanksgiving a little brighter for our neighbors. 🧡

When

Thanksgiving morning
Thursday, November 26, 2026

In partnership with

Wyandanch Fire Company
Wyandanch, NY

How volunteers help that morning:

  • Package holiday meals
  • Distribute meals to families
  • Greet and assist guests
  • Help with setup and clean-up

Spots are limited. Sign up with the 2026 Thanksgiving Volunteer Sign-Up form and we'll follow up with your arrival time and site details.

VAM Outreach Thanksgiving flyer: Help us make a difference — suggested Thanksgiving outreach donations of $100 for a family of four, $150 for a family of six, and $250 for a family of ten, sent by Zelle to 631-809-1309.

Can't make it Thanksgiving morning?

A gift sponsors a holiday meal for a family — $100 feeds a family of four, $150 a family of six, and $250 a family of ten. Donate by Zelle to 631-809-1309, or give online.

Ways to give