The Regional Food Bank kicked off its annual Thanksgiving meal distribution on Thursday morning. The goal is to help to provide meals to families in need.

After more than 50 years, Equinox passed the baton to the Regional Food Bank.

They will be providing 150,000 Thanksgiving meals across six counties.

The Regional Food Bank will also be distributing Thanksgiving Day ingredients, which will allow families to cook their own meal at home.

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