# Press Release: Freedom From Want Turkey Donation

- Link: https://mycoastalwindows.com/pr-freedom-from-want/
- Published: 2024-11-19T04:57:28-05:00
- Author: Jeremy Wood

### 🦃 **Freedom From Want: Coastal Windows & Exteriors Doubles Turkey Donation to Support North Shore Families in Need**

**Contact**: Stephanie Vanderbilt (Owner)
📧 **Email**: SVanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.
com

📍 **Address**: 236 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915📞 **Phone**: (978) 304-0495

**BEVERLY, MA — November 21, 2024** – _Coastal Windows & Exteriors_ proudly continues
its **9th annual Freedom from Want Thanksgiving campaign** by **doubling its food
donations** to serve more local families. This year, the Beverly-based woman-owned
remodeling company will donate **50 turkeys** and **25 Thanksgiving fixin’ bags**
to North Shore residents, in partnership with **The Open Door** and **Beverly Bootstraps**.

### 🍽️ Meeting Rising Food Insecurity with Action

Inspired by Norman Rockwell’s _Freedom from Want_, the campaign reflects Coastal’s
mission to give back—especially during times of rising need. In 2024, **The Open
Door Food Pantry reported a sharp rise in food assistance requests**, showing a 
growing crisis in food access.

> “We’re giving on behalf of our October and November customers,” says owner **Stephanie
> Vanderbilt**.
> “It’s our way of thanking them while supporting families who need
> help this holiday season.”

Each year, Coastal purchases the turkeys from **Henry’s Market** and donates them
to The Open Door. The 25 Thanksgiving food bags—packed with essentials—go to Beverly
Bootstraps, with insulated bags donated by Henry’s Market.

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### 🤝 Community Partners Step Up to Help

> “We’re proud to partner again with our friends at Coastal Windows & Exteriors,”
> says **Mike Halle**, Operations Manager at Henry’s Market.
> “The rising cost of
> living has deepened food insecurity. Stephanie’s team always finds meaningful 
> ways to help. We’re glad to support them.”

**Julie LaFontaine**, CEO of The Open Door, emphasized the emotional value of the
donation:

> “Thanksgiving is about more than food. It’s about memories and joy.
> We’re grateful
> for Coastal’s support, which keeps traditions alive for struggling families.”

**Sue Gabriel**, Executive Director of Beverly Bootstraps, added:

> “Coastal’s generosity makes a big impact. We’re thankful for their ongoing support
> of Fixin’s for the Feast.”

Coastal tags each turkey with a donor’s name and a Rockwell-themed image to honor
its customers and bring the message of giving full circle.

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### 🇺🇸 Rooted in Service: Veterans and Community First

The **Four Freedoms**—originally stated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt—include**
Freedom from Want**, which represents access to basic needs like food, shelter, 
and warmth. Coastal embraces this vision across all its community work.

In recent weeks, the company **sponsored two major events**:

 * _Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Veterans Recognition Breakfast_
 * _North Shore Chamber’s Salute to Veterans Breakfast_

These events honored military service and aligned with Coastal’s **Roofs for Heroes
initiative**, which donates **free GAF roofing systems to local veterans** in need.

> “As housing, food, and heating costs rise, we step up to protect our veterans,”
> says Vanderbilt.
> “You protect our country—we protect your home.”

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### 🏆 Award-Winning Leadership in Giving

In 2024, the **U.S. Small Business Administration named Stephanie Vanderbilt the
Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year.** Her creativity, resilience, and
deep community service have driven both the company’s growth and its mission to 
give back.

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### 🌨️ Preparing Homes for a Cold Winter

As the **Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold, wet, snowy winter**, Coastal encourages
homeowners to weatherproof with **energy-efficient windows, doors, siding, and roofing**.
Coastal now also offers **solar-integrated roofing systems**, helping reduce energy
bills while keeping homes warm.

**ABOUT COASTAL WINDOWS & EXTERIORS**

Established in 2011, [Coastal Windows & Exteriors](https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalWindowsExteriorsBeverly)
is a local, woman-owned, family-run exterior remodeling company. Coastal is dedicated
to giving homeowners an exceptional, educational remodeling experience. The company
has earned numerous awards for its excellence and community impact. Honors include
SBA Massachusetts Business Person of the Year and the GAF President’s Club Award.
Coastal also received the James Hardie Service Excellence Award and the Minuteman
Service Award. It was named Family Business of the Year and #1 Woman-Owned Replacement
Company in New England by Inc. 5000. Qualified Remodeler ranked Coastal #2 Top Satisfaction
Leader in Home Improvement.
Coastal also won the BONS Editors’ Choice Award for 
both 2023 and 2024. The company is a [GAF-certified roofing contractor](https://mycoastalwindows.com/roofing/),
James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, and offers [energy-efficient replacement windows](https://mycoastalwindows.com/windows/),
[vinyl siding](https://mycoastalwindows.com/siding/), and [entry doors](https://mycoastalwindows.com/entry-doors/).

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