A Message of Appreciation from Mayor DeStefano

As we reflect on the spirit of Thanksgiving, Mayor DeStefano extends his heartfelt appreciation to every organizer, volunteer, partner, and donor who helped make this year’s Thanksgiving Food Distribution a meaningful success.

Your generosity ensured that families across Middletown experienced comfort and hope during the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Food Distribution Hosted by Senator Skoufis

This week, Senator Skoufis led a Thanksgiving Food Distribution event at the Salvation Army in Middletown.

Local partners, volunteers, and community members came together with a shared purpose — supporting families in need during one of the most important seasons of the year.

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Because of your collective generosity, countless residents will enjoy a brighter and more fulfilling holiday.

Spotlight: Honoring the Service of Jeffrey Spina

A major highlight of this season of giving is the continued dedication of Jeffrey Spina, a long-standing and deeply respected member of the Salvation Army.

Jeffrey’s work is more than service — it is compassion in action.

For many years, he has played a key role in supporting Salvation Army programs, assisting families in crisis, and ensuring that community outreach remains strong, consistent, and impactful.

His leadership, reliability, and genuine care for people have made him one of the Salvation Army’s most valued contributors.

Whether it is organizing food distributions, assisting families through emergency needs, or offering emotional support, Jeffrey has become a pillar of hope for the Middletown community.

This Thanksgiving season is a reminder of how one dedicated individual can uplift hundreds of lives, year after year.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Jeffrey Spina for his unwavering commitment to serving humanity.

The Salvation Army Continues Its Holiday Mission

As we move toward Christmas, the Salvation Army remains active in its mission to bring joy and support to local families. Their recent update highlights the community’s opportunity to participate in the Angel Tree Program:

📝 “On this #WishlistWednesday, help us cross something off of our wishlist and pick up some Angel Tree tags from one of the many Angel Trees in our community!
We have Angel Trees at Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Galleria at Crystal Run.
This year, we are assisting over 400 families with Christmas Assistance — representing nearly 1,000 children. Bring hope and joy to a local family this Christmas and take an Angel Tree tag today!”

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A Community United in Compassion

This Thanksgiving season demonstrated once again what can happen when a community comes together with compassion and purpose.

From Mayor DeStefano’s leadership
to Senator Skoufis’ outreach efforts
to the Salvation Army’s ongoing service
to Jeffrey Spina’s tireless dedication —
every act of kindness helped build a stronger, more supportive Middletown.

Thank you to everyone who made this season of giving truly meaningful.