Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Embraces the Spirit of Thanksgiving By Providing Meals and Support for 781 Families

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2025 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle embraced Thanksgiving’s vibrant spirit of giving and caring in a big way this year, ensuring that youths and families received extra support through 781 meals, food bags and vouchers proudly provided to families across New Rochelle.

This generous sharing of food and gratitude epitomized New Rochelle’s enduring strength, generosity and depth of community.

“Every bag, every meal and every act of kindness represent the vital importance of caring, comforting and compassion,” said Becky Mazzanobile, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. “At the Boys & Girls Club, we are most thankful for our youths. Their energy, kindness, curiosity and achievement inspire everything we do. They are the reason our efforts and caring matter, and why everyone at our Club is so proud to serve our community and build great futures for these youths.”

Boys & Girls Club Thanksgiving outreach included:

• 300 food vouchers delivered through the New York State Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports(LEAPS) Grant to the Remington Clubhouse and Columbus and Jefferson Elementary Schools. The Club’s LEAPS program, launched in 2025, will serve more than 850 elementary school students. This vital extension of the school day offers academic and literacy support as well as social-emotional well-being in enriching environments. At Remington, Club members gathered for a cozy Friendsgiving meal served with love by Club CEO Becky Mazzanobile, Remington Clubhouse Director Yolanda Roberson and staff. The scenes were filled with laughter, great food and the depth of joy that made each setting feel like home. At Jefferson, Friendsgiving was filled with good food, big smiles and time spent together as a community, creating warm memories for Club kids and families.
• 125 bags of fresh produce, donated by Montefiore Health System, were shared with families in need at the Club’s Mascaro and Remington Clubhouses. This support truly uplifted gracious recipients and ensured enjoyable Thanksgivings.
• 150 holiday meals were served at the Remington Clubhouse Friendsgiving, with support from Remington Families, Remington Men’s AUX and Grandpas United, a New Rochelle nonprofit organization that capitalizes on the wisdom, skills and life experiences of grandpas to strengthen and inspire the community through purpose, fellowship and respect.
• 100 food bags were distributed in partnership with Klinic Kids, based in New City, N.Y., and dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every child to guide each to triumph over life’s challenges.
• 106 meals were served at Albert Leonard Middle School, where Club members and their families came together for a family-style dinner including roasted chicken, fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, candied yams, stuffing, desserts and more. Before the meal, students shared what they were thankful for, creating beautiful moments of reflection.
• At the Boys & Girls Club’s school-based sites, the Thanksgiving season kicked off with a vibrant Multicultural Potluck at William B. Ward Elementary School. Parents and members shared and enjoyed a variety of delicious dishes representing different cultures. The sites also celebrated a heartwarming Thankful Tuesday at the George M. Davis Elementary School afterschool location. Parents and children connected through arts and crafts, creating festive artwork to take home for the holiday season.

“Our entire Boys & Girls Club is grateful for the people who make our Club so special,” Mazzanobile said. “This includes our incredible staff, who show up every day with heart and dedication and who ensured memorable Thanksgivings for families who certainly deserve them. We’re also thankful for our Club donors and supporters, whose generosity makes great futures possible. And we certainly are appreciative of our amazing parents and caregivers, who trust us to be part of their children’s growth.”

The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle also showed its community spirit by participating in the 61st Annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 22, hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce. Members, staff and supporters brought energy, smiles and gratitude as they marched down North Avenue, celebrating New Rochelle pride.

For 95 years, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has been an integral part of the community, offering quality, achievement-driven programming encompassing academics, mental wellness, fitness, leadership and civics. Today, it is one of Westchester County’s largest nonprofits and a leader in youth development, serving over 10,000 youths annually in the community and at 12 school sites and two clubhouses.

Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s impactful before-school, after-school, elective, and summer offerings empower members to excel in school, become good citizens, and lead healthy, productive lives while effectively bridging the gap between school and home. Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is proud to be affiliated with Boys & Girls Club of America, widely considered as both the leading youth organization and among the top nonprofits in the United States. Learn more at BGCNR.org.