North Adams Fire Department Delivers Turkey Donation
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Local firefighters not only fight fires, but hunger, too.
The North Adams Firefighters Local 1781 donated 20 turkeys to the Salvation Army on Monday afternoon to help those struggling to feed their families this holiday season.
Salvation Army Captain Katherine Corno said she received a call from the Fire Department asking if her organization would be interested in 20 turkeys.
Corno said with the closing of the hospital, the extra turkeys came at just the right moment.
"The phone has ringing nonstop," Corno said. "This year, there is larger spike in families in need of aid and grandparents raising their grandchildren. There is no discrimination in needs, and we do the best we can do with what we have."
Firefighter Michael Goodson said the department usually tries to do something every year for the community. He said this year, firefighters decided to do a little extra because more people need help.
"This year we wanted to do a little something extra because there are a lot of people out there in need," Goodson said. "There are a lot of people out there that are having hard times. A lot of people don't have jobs and have to worry about Christmas, the holidays, and food so this is our way of giving back."
Fire Director Stephen Meranti said the local fire department tries to do more than just fighting fires.
"This shows these guys really do care about the community," Meranti said. "It goes beyond just fighting fires."
Corno said the turkeys will be handed out Tuesday through the pantry program. She said there are also hams available when the turkeys run out.
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