Thanksgiving Meals to be Provided to Watervliet Residents in Need

Halloween is over, which means it's time to start looking forward towards the next holiday. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and most families are preparing for their meals like it's the Super Bowl.

Unfortunately, not every family can afford a Thanksgiving meal for their family, and that's why Watervliet is stepping up.

Free Thanksgiving Meals

Over the past few years, several Watervliet residents in need received free Thanksgiving meals from Equinox in Albany. In 2024, Equinox discontinued the program, leaving those Watervliet residents without a meal on Turkey Day.

white ceramic bowl with rice and green vegetable — Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash

To combat this, Mayor Charles Patricelli announced that the city staff, local businesses, and civic organizations would band together to continue the tradition. Hundreds of hot meals will be put together and delivered to ensure no one in Watervliet goes hungry this holiday.

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More Information

The service is available for Watervliet residents only, and can provide a meal for up to four people. Residents can sign up for the service at Watervliet's government website HERE. All requested meals must have a name that lives in Watervliet, and they must live in the attached household. Registration closes on Friday, November 13th at 4 pm. More information will be emailed to recipients before the delivery date.

Delivery will take place on November 25th, and will be taken care of by Watervliet Police and Fire departments, city staff and volunteers. Over 300 meals are expected to be delivered.

For any questions about the service, resident can call the Watervliet City Clerk’s office at 518-270-3800 ext. 115 or the Watervliet Housing business office at 518-273-4717.

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