Coastal Windows & Exteriors Donates Turkeys to the Open Door Food Pantry in Gloucester
25 turkeys donated to families in need on behalf of current Coastal Windows & Exteriors customers
BEVERLY, MA — Coastal Windows & Exteriors (CW&E), the North Shore’s leading roof, siding, doors and windows expert, is celebrating its busiest season yet by giving back to the community. On Friday, November 18, CW&E owner Stephanie Vanderbilt will deliver 25 turkeys to The Open Door food pantry in Gloucester, helping to feed families in need. Each of the turkeys is being donated on behalf of a CW&E customer who purchased energy-efficient roofing, siding, windows and/or entry doors in November, and will be tagged with their name.
WHAT: Donation of 25 turkeys for North Shore families in need
WHEN: Friday, November 18 at 12 p.m.
WHERE: The Open Door, 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, MA
WHO: Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Beverly, MA
CONTACT: Chris Kelly, 617/532-0574 or ckelly@fifthhousepr.com
“We deeply appreciate the trust many North Shore homeowners place in us to protect their most important investment: their homes,” says Vanderbilt. As a result, we have made it our mission to give back to the communities we serve in every possible way. This year in particular, we’re proud to take action. Specifically, this Thanksgiving, we are doing so on behalf of our current November customers, which makes the gesture even more fulfilling and meaningful.
Julie LaFontaine, executive director at The Open Door, says, “Our mission to alleviate hunger doesn’t succeed unless the community supports it. Therefore, we greatly appreciate Coastal Windows & Exteriors’ generous contribution.”
LaFontaine also notes that the community can help further by joining Thanksgiving food drives. These will take place at five local supermarkets on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating stores include Market Basket, Shaw’s, and Stop and Shop in Gloucester; Shaw’s in Ipswich; and Market Basket in Rowley.
“Among the CW&E customers whose names will be on donated turkeys is Gloucester resident Debra Zageski. Currently, her windows offer little protection from cold, wind, and noise. Therefore, she is excited to have her windows measured and installed, looking forward to the comfort and safety they will bring to her family.”
“Additionally, she appreciates Coastal Windows’ involvement in the local community and their year-round giving. Recently, she learned the company is donating turkeys to The Open Door for local families. In fact, they are donating a turkey in her name! She truly values a company with a human face and genuine community connection.”
Bart Piscitello is another current customer replacing fogged, leaking windows with new double-hung ones. Recently, he emailed CW&E salesman and Open Door volunteer Christian Rodolosi to express his gratitude. He said, ‘Thank you for donating a turkey to those in need this Thanksgiving. We’re also excited to see clearly through our new windows!
Channel 5 News Coverage of this donation can be viewed here.
Beverly Patch Coverage can be viewed here.
About The Open Door
The mission of The Open Door is to alleviate the impact of hunger in our community, using practical strategies to connect people to good food, to advocate on behalf of those in need, and to engage others in the work of building food security.
