Nicki Minaj celebrates Thanksgiving by handing out over 500 turkeys to Queens residents

Nicki Minaj handed out more than 500 turkeys as she helped residents getting ready for Thanksgiving Day in her old hometown.

Minaj, 35, wrapped up warm to brave the biting New York City cold as she returned to South Jamaica, Queens, to volunteer.

Fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the star, who stopped to greet the crowd and take photos with fans before getting behind the table to help.

Minaj later shared her own snap on Instagram, writing: “Mommy & I had a great time with y’all today. (Yea, that’s her with the hoodie on).

“Love all of you for coming out. @seanbellrecords & @bone_mbz + everyone who helped make this happen today, thank you so much. QUEENS #QGTM LOVE YOU 4 LIFE.”

The Anaconda artist stopped to take a photo with the Commanding Officer of the local police department, who posted the snap on social media.

The department also shared pictures of Minaj with her fans and the crowds gathered in South Jamaica for the giveaway.

Minaj wasn’t the only star returning to their hometown to help out before the major holiday, with rapper Nick Cannon helping at a foodbank.

Cannon posted a picture with his seven-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe, who he shares with pop icon Mariah Carey, in Harlem.

He captioned a shot of the three of them: “Giving back and volunteering Family Style!”

In a different snap, Cannon and his children posed with one of the other volunteers, with Cannon writing that they had a "great day".