Newburgh Loaves & Fishes seeks donations for Thanksgiving baskets

NEWBURGH Newburgh Loaves Fishes is seeking donations to provide Thanksgiving meals to more than 1,000 families in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, with organizers anticipating a 25% increase in demand this year. The nonprofit organization, which has served the community since 1998, provides families with a turkey and groceries for a Thanksgiving dinner. Rising food costs and increasing food insecurity have contributed to the expected increase in need. The estimated cost of providing a turkey and Thanksgiving grocery basket is $50 per family. Monetary donations can be made payable to Newburgh Loaves Fishes Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 2844, Newburgh, NY 12550. The organization is also accepting fresh or frozen whole turkeys and Thanksgiving grocery items from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry at Sacred Heart School, 301 Ann St., Newburgh. Requested grocery items include stuffing mix, instant potatoes, rice, beans, gravy, cranberry