November 24th (DALLAS, TX) — Yesterday, 250 cars lined-up through the entrance of Buckner International in lower East Dallas to pick-up a turkey from Dallas Mavericks favorites, Devin Harris and Chandler Parsons. Surrounded by volunteers from Albertsons and Dallas Mavericks Dancers Amber and Kennedy, the Mavs players loaded cars with a full Thanksgiving dinner, including stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams and cake mix for families in need, and took pictures with a lucky few.
Buckner International, a Dallas non-profit that has supported foster children and their families for over 135 years, has hosted this event for the Mavs for the past 5 years.
“We’re just happy that we can give back to the community in this way,” said Devin Harris.
Throughout NBA Cares Season of Giving, the NBA and its teams and players are out in their communities hosting hundreds of charitable events across the country in an effort to brighten the holidays for thousands of children and families. Parsons and Harris volunteered their time and resources to be at Buckner International on Sunday.
About Albertsons
Albertsons is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every state in which it operates. An Idaho-based company with a rich history extending back to 1939, Albertsons stores now operate in 16 states at over 600 locations. For more information about Albertsons, visit www.albertsons.com or www.facebook.com/albertsons.
About Buckner International
Buckner International is a global, faith-based ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, families and elders in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1879 in Dallas, Texas, today Buckner serves more than half a million people in 18 countries worldwide through a variety of programs designed to protect children and build strong families. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for the elderly. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken families in the United States and worldwide. Learn more and get involved at buckner.org.
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