Last year, volunteers from Bay Ridge Cares delivered dozens of meals to the elderly and handicapped. Councilmember Vincent Gentile (D-Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights-Bensonhurst) was among the volunteers spending time with shut-ins.

“I think as we approach the holiday season, we all become more aware and introspective. We are grateful for what we have and we know how lucky we are to have our friends, our family and our health and we know not everyone is as fortunate and many of our neighbors will spend their holidays alone,” Brannan told the Eagle.

Bay Ridge Cares, formed by Brannan and a group of his friends a few years ago, prepared and delivered hot meals to homeowners and recovery workers in neighborhoods devastated by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. “We made and delivered 26,000 meals in the months after Sandy,” he said.

The group has also raised funds for families of children with cancer to help pay for treatments.

Brannan said his group is looking for suggestions from residents as to where to delivery turkey dinners on the big day.

Residents can offer suggestions by emailing [email protected].