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The late Riddick with Lt. Tony Duff.
For the second straight year, Dixwell neighbors and friends of the late Mae Ola Riddick are keeping her memory alive by running a Thanksgiving food giveaway.
The Mae Ola Riddick (MOR) Foundation, in conjunction with the Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation (KIED), is asking people to donate turkeys, fresh vegetables, and non-perishable food items for distribution next week to needy families.
Drop off donations at the Dixwell police substation (26 Charles St.). Or call 203 – 668-8087 to sign up to donate food and/or volunteer.
“Mae Ola’s legacy is about helping the less fortunate, building one’s self-confience, and lending a helping hand for those who found themselves in need,” said KIEDC’s Metashar Bankhead Dillon.
Click here and here to read about Riddick’s legacy and last year’s drive.