The Salvation Army of Greater New York’s 2026 Holiday Schedule: Holiday Meals, Toy Distributions, and More

The holiday season is a time for giving, gathering, and sharing joy with those around us. Across Greater New York, The Salvation Army is helping bring that spirit to life by providing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, food assistance, gifts for children, and more to individuals and families in need.

Throughout November and December, our community centers across New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley, and Long Island will offer a variety of holiday programs, along with opportunities for volunteers to help make them possible. Whether you're seeking assistance or looking for a way to give back, below is a schedule of upcoming events and opportunities by location.

New York City:

Astoria:

45-18 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103

• November 10, 12:30 PM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• December 14–15: Christmas Toy Shop setup
  
  

Bay Ridge

252 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

• November 23, 9:30–11:00 AM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• December 13, 7:00 PM: Christmas Benefit Concert
  
  

Bensonhurst

7307 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

• November 24: Thanksgiving sit-down meal
  
  

Bronx Citadel

425 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

• November 25: Thanksgiving grab-and-go meal distribution
  
  

Bronx Tremont

2121 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

• November 19, 10:00 AM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 22, 2:00 PM: Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• December 10, 10:00 AM: Christmas party for volunteers

• December 17, 11:00 AM: Christmas distribution

• December 20, 2:00 PM: Christmas sit-down meal
  
  

Brownsville

280 Riverdale Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

• Date to be announced: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 21, 2:00 PM: Thanksgiving sit-down meal
  
  

Bushwick

1151 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

• November 17, 10:00 AM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 22, 12:30 PM: Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• December 18, 3:00–7:00 PM: Christmas Toy Shop

• December 22, 12:00 PM: Christmas sit-down meal
  
  

Flushing

142-50 32nd Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354

• Dates to be announced: Christmas toy sorting and distribution

• Dates to be announced: Nursing home visits
  
  

Harlem Temple

538–540 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037

• November 24: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 25: Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• December 19: Christmas distribution
  
  

Manhattan Citadel

175 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035

• November 10, 12:00–2:00 PM: Thanksgiving sit-down lunch

• November 19: Thanksgiving food distribution

• December 15, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Christmas distribution

• December 19: All Aboard the Christmas Express, featuring family crafts, hot cocoa, a North Pole photo booth, and gifts for children
  
  

New York Temple

120 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011

• November 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• Date to be announced: Christmas toy distribution
  
  

Port Richmond

1295 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

• November 19, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 25, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM: Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• December 21, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM: Christmas distribution

• December 23, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM: Christmas sit-down meal
  
  

Queens Temple

86-07 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

• November 24: Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• Date to be announced: Thanksgiving food distribution

• Date to be announced: Christmas Toy Shop, sponsored by Hope for New York
  
  

Stapleton

15 Broad Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

• November 16–18: Thanksgiving food bag packing

• November 19, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 23: Community Thanksgiving dinner

• December 14–18, beginning at 10:00 AM: Christmas toy packing

• December 18: Christmas distribution

• December 25, 11:00 AM: Christmas morning brunch
  
  

Times Square

315 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

• November 27: Thanksgiving sit-down meal
  
  
  

Lower Hudson Valley:

Beacon

372 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508

• November 19: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 21, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM: Holiday Happenings small-business vendor market

• November 24, 11:00 AM: Thanksgiving meal for Senior Program participants

• December 3, 11:00 AM: Christmas meal for Senior Program participants

• December 22, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Christmas distribution

Kingston

35 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY 12401

• November 20: Thanksgiving sit-down meal
  
  

Middletown

80 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940

• November 23: Thanksgiving food distribution

• Week of December 7: Angel Tree gift bag packing

• December 10: Christmas sit-down meal

• December 16–17, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM: Christmas distribution
  
  

New Rochelle

22 Church Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801

• November 24: Thanksgiving food distribution and sit-down meal

• December 16, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Christmas distribution

• December 17, 10:00–11:00 AM: Christmas sit-down meal
  
  

Newburgh

234 Van Ness Street, Newburgh, NY 12550

• Date to be announced: Thanksgiving food distribution in partnership with the Regional Food Bank

• November 25: Thanksgiving meal during regular soup kitchen hours

• December 18, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Christmas toy and food distribution
  
  

Peekskill

117 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566

• November 23: Thanksgiving food distribution

• Date to be announced: Angel Tree holiday assistance

Port Jervis

99 Ball Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771

• November 24, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Community Thanksgiving meal

• December 18, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM: Christmas distribution

• December 20: Cocoa & Carols holiday fundraising event

• Date to be announced: Battle of the Bells, featuring local fire and police departments

• Date to be announced: Swings for a Cause, a kettlebell swing fundraiser and food drive at a local CrossFit gym
  
  

Poughkeepsie

19 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

• November 20: Thanksgiving food distribution

• November 25, 12:00–2:00 PM: Thanksgiving sit-down meal

• December 7–11: Angel Tree gift bag packing

• December 14: Christmas food basket distribution

• December 14–18: Angel Tree gift distribution

• Throughout the holiday season: Red Kettle bell ringing
  
  

Spring Valley

179 North Main Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977

• November 13–December 24: Red Kettle fundraising at Palisades Mall

• November 27–December 13: Angel Tree at Palisades Mall, fourth level

• Date to be announced: Thanksgiving meal distribution in partnership with a local sorority

• December 14–15, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM: Christmas toy packing

• December 16, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM: Christmas distribution
  
  

Yonkers Citadel

110 New Main Street, Yonkers, NY 10701

• November 20: Thanksgiving food distribution
  

Long Island:

East Northport

319 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport, NY 11731

• November 20, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM: Thanksgiving food distribution
  
  

Hempstead Citadel

65 Atlantic Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550

• November 19, 1:00–4:00 PM: Thanksgiving food distribution

• December 17, 5:00–7:00 PM: Angel Tree gift distribution
  
  

Riverhead

130 Osborne Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901

• November 20: Thanksgiving food basket distribution

• December 23: Christmas food box distribution
  
  
  

Please note: Dates, times, locations, and availability are subject to change. Some programs may require advance registration or have eligibility requirements. Volunteer opportunities may also have limited availability or require advance registration. Please contact your local Salvation Army community center before attending or volunteering to confirm details.

Help Make the Holidays Brighter

The holidays are about more than the meals we share or the gifts we give. They're about making sure our neighbors feel supported, included, and cared for. Through these holiday programs, The Salvation Army is helping bring that spirit of generosity to communities across Greater New York.

None of this would be possible without the volunteers, donors, and community partners who give their time and resources to make the season special for those who need it most. Their generosity helps us provide meaningful support not just during the holidays, but throughout the year.

You can be part of that impact. Whether you have time to give or would like to make a contribution, consider volunteering with The Salvation Army or making a donation to help bring hope and joy to our neighbors this holiday season.