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    Local Giving Away Turkeys Again for Thanksgiving

    November 15, 2019 | 2:51 PM
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    Upper West Sider Jason Haber has launched his annual free turkey giveaway for this Thanksgiving, and is hoping to feed more than 3,000 people.

    Here is the link to register for a turkey. The pickup date is Tuesday November 26 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Goddard Riverside, 647 Columbus Avenue (between 91st and 92nd Street).

    Haber, a real estate broker, said he’s willing to make home deliveries this year to people worried about their immigration status.

    “Being the state of our country in 2019, several people have told us they are afraid to come pick up their turkey for fear of immigration agents raiding my event,” he told us. “In order to ensure everyone in need receives a turkey, this year we are making home deliveries to those who request it.”

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    Deep Thought
    Deep Thought
    6 years ago

    What a mensch!

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    Joan
    Joan
    6 years ago

    What a great thing to do! This is the real meaning of Thanksgiving and a wonderful pick me up during these times.

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    jezbel
    jezbel
    6 years ago

    What a wonderful thing to do for your neighbors. Taking into consideration that there are many who are worried about ICE raids rises to mensch status above and beyond the call of duty to your brothers & sisters in New York City and the Upper West Side.
    Kudos to Jason Haber. He’s just earned my business if/when I need someone in real estate.
    Amazing.

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    Jason Haber
    Jason Haber
    6 years ago
    Reply to  jezbel

    Thanks very much. I’m just glad to help people out during the holiday. I’ve received many emails from people who have shared their constant fears about deportation with me and how they struggle to get by. My family and I have been doing this for 5 years but this is the first year where people have been scared to pick up a turkey. That’s the state of our country in 2019…

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    Emily A-M
    Emily A-M
    6 years ago
    Reply to  Jason Haber

    Jason,
    If you need help with deliveries, I would be happy to help.

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    jason haber
    jason haber
    6 years ago
    Reply to  Emily A-M

    Thanks emily, we can use the help. please email me and we can coordinate for the 26th!

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    zperez
    zperez
    6 years ago

    Jason has been a God send for the past four years. I have been one of the people who have received a turkey for families in my building who don’t have family around, someone will make the turkey and share with others in the building. In return I donate a turkey to the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, paying it forward as Jason does. Wishing the Haber family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Anita silverman
    Anita silverman
    6 years ago

    Can we donate to help?

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    jason haber
    jason haber
    6 years ago
    Reply to  Anita silverman

    Hi Anita – Please email me!! thanks so much.

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    I.Y.
    I.Y.
    6 years ago

    How perfect of Jason Haber – giving thanks, by giving thanksgiving to others.
    Happy to help between now and then if you need it. Pls let me know.

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    Jason Haber
    Jason Haber
    6 years ago
    Reply to  I.Y.

    That’s very kind of you, really appreciate the offer. Please email me (address is on the RSVP link) and we can discuss!

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    HelpfulH
    HelpfulH
    6 years ago

    How can I volunteer to help if the Haber family needs extra help this year?

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    Jason Haber
    Jason Haber
    6 years ago

    If anyone would like to volunteer, please email me. You can pull up my email address in the registration link above. We can always use more help!

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    ElizabethM.
    ElizabethM.
    6 years ago

    God bless you Mr. Haber!
    It is wonderful to hear about people like you. Very sad that picking up food for your family can get you locked up or deported.
    You understand the true meaning of giving. Bless you!

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    Jack
    Jack
    6 years ago

    Maybe someday the turkeys will get a break as well, and you’ll donate cruelty free food!

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    Nathana Josephs
    Nathana Josephs
    6 years ago

    Yes, Jason what a wonderful idea.

    And for others who want to donate to WESTSIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER – they are at 263 West 86th Street
    (212) 362-3662

    https://www.wscah.org/donate/
    They can use fresh foods too, call to arrange delivery.
    (Eggs, chickens) Canned tuna, peanut butter, etc..

    Also they can use clean baby clothes, Clean warm coats, hats, gloves, etc.. This holiday grab a coat out of your closet and give it there! With much gratitude!

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    Claire
    Claire
    6 years ago

    Yes, Jason what a wonderful idea.

    And for others who want to donate to WESTSIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER – they are at 263 West 86th Street
    (212) 362-3662

    https://www.wscah.org/donate/
    They can use fresh foods too, call to arrange delivery.
    (Eggs, chickens) Canned tuna, peanut butter, etc..

    Also they can use clean baby clothes, Clean warm coats, hats, gloves, etc.. This holiday grab a coat out of your closet and give it there! With much gratitude!

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