The Freeman Foundation For The Arts And Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation Unite For Annual Turkey Drives Across NYC
By Miles “Hollyhood” Casso NEW YORK — As Thanksgiving approaches, two pillars of New York City’s nonprofit community are once again stepping up to ensure families across the five boroughs have a reason to give thanks. The Freeman Foundation for the Arts and the Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation are hosting their highly anticipated Annual Turkey Drives & Giveaways, bringing free turkeys and holiday cheer to communities in Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem. At the helm of this charitable effort is Edwin Freeman, the film actor, producer, and director best known for his memorable roles in the acclaimed Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious and Marvel’s hit Netflix series Luke Cage. Freeman serves as the Founder and Executive Director of The Freeman Foundation for the Arts, an organization dedicated to empowering communities through arts, education, and direct service. Working alongside Freeman is Muhammad A. Nur, a respected community activist and businessman who serves as CEO of the organization and leads the Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation. Together, these two visionaries have been serving communities throughout New York City for over 30 years, building a legacy of grassroots support and genuine commitment to uplifting those in need. “Supporting our communities this holiday season is what we’re all about,” the organizations shared in announcing this year’s events. “We’re grateful to give back and spread love.” Turkey Drive Schedule Friday, November 21, 2025 — 3:00 PM Community Center – Queens 91-09 Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Saturday, November 22, 2025 — Multiple Locations: • 9:00 AM — Gardiner Foundation, St. James Park, Jerome Ave & E. 193rd St., Bronx, NY 10468 • 9:00 AM — Turkey Giveaway with Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, 425 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 • 9:30 AM — Church Giveaway for Ed Towns, New Life Baptist Church, 931 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 • 10:00 AM — New Hope Family Worship Center Turkey Drive with Dr. Thompson, 817 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 • 4:00 PM — Dropping at BRC for Muhammad, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Monday, November 24, 2025 — 12:00 PM Harlem Turkey Giveaway, Lincoln Houses 60 East 135th Street, New York, NY 10037 How to Participate Registration is required for all giveaway locations. Families must email their full name and phone number to thefreemanfoundationforthearts@gmail.com to confirm participation. Distribution is first-come, first-served for confirmed families. There is a limit of one turkey per family, and attendees must bring a valid ID. This year’s turkey drives are sponsored by Liakas Law P.C. For three decades, Freeman and Nur have demonstrated that true community leadership means showing up consistently, year after year, to address the real needs of everyday New Yorkers. As families gather around their Thanksgiving tables this year, many will do so because of the continued dedication of The Freeman Foundation for the Arts and the Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation.
Black News 
By Miles “Hollyhood” Casso
NEW YORK — As Thanksgiving approaches, two pillars of New York City’s nonprofit community are once again stepping up to ensure families across the five boroughs have a reason to give thanks.
The Freeman Foundation for the Arts and the Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation are hosting their highly anticipated Annual Turkey Drives & Giveaways, bringing free turkeys and holiday cheer to communities in Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem.
At the helm of this charitable effort is Edwin Freeman, the film actor, producer, and director best known for his memorable roles in the acclaimed Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious and Marvel’s hit Netflix series Luke Cage. Freeman serves as the Founder and Executive Director of The Freeman Foundation for the Arts, an organization dedicated to empowering communities through arts, education, and direct service.
Working alongside Freeman is Muhammad A. Nur, a respected community activist and businessman who serves as CEO of the organization and leads the Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation. Together, these two visionaries have been serving communities throughout New York City for over 30 years, building a legacy of grassroots support and genuine commitment to uplifting those in need.
“Supporting our communities this holiday season is what we’re all about,” the organizations shared in announcing this year’s events. “We’re grateful to give back and spread love.”
Turkey Drive Schedule
Friday, November 21, 2025 — 3:00 PM
Community Center – Queens
91-09 Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Saturday, November 22, 2025 — Multiple Locations:
• 9:00 AM — Gardiner Foundation, St. James Park, Jerome Ave & E. 193rd St., Bronx, NY 10468
• 9:00 AM — Turkey Giveaway with Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, 425 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
• 9:30 AM — Church Giveaway for Ed Towns, New Life Baptist Church, 931 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
• 10:00 AM — New Hope Family Worship Center Turkey Drive with Dr. Thompson, 817 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
• 4:00 PM — Dropping at BRC for Muhammad, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Monday, November 24, 2025 — 12:00 PM
Harlem Turkey Giveaway, Lincoln Houses
60 East 135th Street, New York, NY 10037
How to Participate
Registration is required for all giveaway locations. Families must email their full name and phone number to thefreemanfoundationforthearts@gmail.com to confirm participation.
Distribution is first-come, first-served for confirmed families. There is a limit of one turkey per family, and attendees must bring a valid ID.
This year’s turkey drives are sponsored by Liakas Law P.C.
For three decades, Freeman and Nur have demonstrated that true community leadership means showing up consistently, year after year, to address the real needs of everyday New Yorkers. As families gather around their Thanksgiving tables this year, many will do so because of the continued dedication of The Freeman Foundation for the Arts and the Reality C.H.E.K. Foundation.
