PHOTO RELEASE: On Thanksgiving Day, Gottheimer & Local Volunteers Serve Meals to Families in Need

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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Above: Gottheimer joining Eva’s Village and volunteers to serve Thanksgiving meals to local families.</em></p>

<p><strong>PATERSON, NJ&nbsp;</strong>— Today, November 27, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined with non-profit Eva’s Village to help serve Thanksgiving meals to local families.</p>

<p>“Everyone should have the food they need each day — especially at Thanksgiving. This season reminds us to be grateful and to support neighbors who may be struggling with rising costs,”&nbsp;<strong>said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).&nbsp;</strong>“That’s what today was about. Thank you to Eva’s Village, the amazing volunteers, and everyone who helps ensure New Jersey families have the holiday they deserve.”</p>

<p>Gottheimer was joined by Congresswoman Nellie Pou (NJ-9), Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz (LD-35), Passaic County Commissioner Orlando Cruz, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, Paterson Councilwoman Maritza Davila, and Eva’s Village CEO Howard Haughton.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Below: Gottheimer in Paterson today, joining forces with Eva’s Kitchen, Congresswoman Nellie Pou, and local and state leaders to serve Thanksgiving meals to local families.</em></p>

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