Rev Carl Keyes AID for America Hosts 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Boxes of Hope

NEW YORK, NY, November 23, 2011 (Press-News.org) For families in need, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. That is why AID for America is proud to be the organizer of the annual Thanksgiving Boxes of Hope effort.

"Our goal for 2011 is to distribute 10,000 complete Thanksgiving meals to families that are going through a challenging time in their lives. The festive meals will be distributed to five cities that have some of the highest unemployment in the country," says Rev. Carl Keyes, founder of AID for America.

Each year, for the past 22 years, families experiencing economic hardship are able to receive a full Thanksgiving meal, helping them to celebrate the holiday and providing a renewed sense of hope. Each Box of Hope is filled with a 10-12lb turkey, stuffing, gravy, a loaf of bread, 5lbs of potatoes, vegetables, juice, and a pie.

"This program brings hope to families in need during a holiday that should be festive and full of happiness. One box can make all the difference to a family. Tens of thousands of boxes have been delivered over the years," says Rev. Keyes.

The Boxes of Hope are provided through $30 donations from supporters across the country. Those wishing to donate to Boxes of Hope can donate by going to aidfortheworld.org/secure/.

ABOUT REV. CARL KEYES: Carl Keyes, Founder and Managing Director of AID for the World, is an internationally recognized humanitarian who has dedicated his life to supporting and driving significant emergency relief efforts both in the United States and abroad. Rev. Keyes has expanded his relief efforts to include people who live perpetual crisis everyday due to a lack of basic life necessities. The US Senate formally recognized his first response work after the World Trade Center attacks as by inserting his efforts into the Congressional Record of the United States.

ABOUT AID FOR AMERICA: AID For America, a division of AID For The World, is in full throttle as the needs of many Americans are becoming greater each day. AID for America has committed its efforts and resources to support people, businesses, families and cities. The organization is currently helping to create jobs by hosting creativity sessions, working on the homes of the disabled or widowed, consulting Town leaders on how to proceed on a limited budget, and providing support for those in need.

AID for the World and has expanded his relief efforts to include people who live perpetual crisis everyday due to a lack of basic life necessities. For further information, please contact 212.563.4437.