With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday members of the New York Giants took time out of their busy schedules to help those less fortunate and spread joy during the season.
Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some of the heartwarming stories from this week:
The New York Giants hosted members of United Rentals military veterans for a day of watching practice and interacting with the players.
Members of the New York Giants attended the Muscular Dystrophy Association of the United States of America #MuscleTeam Gala to find life-changing treatments for MDA, bring awareness to this disease and other associated neuro-muscular diseases and ultimately find a cure to help those afflicted.
Former New York Giant Jonathan Casillas worked with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for local families. Furniture for the newly constructed homes was generously provided by Bob’s Discount Furniture.
Members of the New York Giants along with Hackensack Meridian Health of New Jersey, handed out turkeys that were kindly donated by Stop and Shop, at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America, whose goal is to help eradicate hunger by providing not only food, but hope to those who need it most. New York Giants Markus Golden, Garrett Dickerson, Grant Haley, B.J. Hill, and Sean Chandler were at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help make the days of all involved!
New York Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree handed out 1,000 turkeys at his alma mater Newnan High School to those in need in the local community.
Former New York Giant Jameel McClain was able to feed over 2,000 families at his annual Thanksgiving dinner. For 10 years, McClain along with his 53 Families Foundation has helped countless families have a bountiful Thanksgiving and brighten their holidays!
New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Slade, Will Hernandez, Eric Smith, Mike Remmers, Spencer Pulley, Evan Brown, Nate Solder, Nick Gates and Kevin Zeitler went to the Food Bank in Harlem, New York to help make and serve meals for Thanksgiving!
New York Giants Antonio Hamilton and Sean Chandler provided 135 kids at the YMCA’s residential shelter in Newark, New Jersey with brand new coats to stay warm for the upcoming Winter.
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, it is nice to see the wonderful things the members of the New York Giants did to help make the season a little better! This season is a time to give thanks and show gratitude and these great guys really made a difference no matter how big or small in the lives of those less fortunate and gave them something to appreciate!
These are just some of the good things that happened this week in the Giants community, stay tuned for next week’s edition! Wishing you all a joyous and blessed Thanksgiving!