FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Today, New Jersey Assemblywoman Shanique Speight along with Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, and New Jersey Senator Teresa Ruiz fed over 600 central ward residents in the City of Newark (29th Legislative District). The 29th Legislative District delegation fed constituents by the numbers for this harvest day celebration. As Thanksgiving is approaching, Assemblywoman Speight understands the importance of giving back especially to families in need in her district. She is extremely thankful to serve in the New Jersey General Assembly fighting everyday to ensure working and middle class families have a voice.

Tomorrow, Assemblywoman Speight will continue to service her community by distributing more Thanksgiving packages to over 200 parents/legal guardians at participating childcare centers in the City of Newark.

Special thanks to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka who donated 50 turkeys.