HIALEAH GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami-Dade County commissioner teamed up with the Miami Dolphins to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in Hialeah Gardens, Monday.
Jose “Pepe” Diaz and several Dolphins players gave Thanksgiving turkeys to students in need at Mater Academy Elementary School.
“My office has been doing this for 17 years now,” Diaz said. “It’s a great thing — this giving back to some people who really, really need this help — especially during these times that it’s so expensive to stay afloat and get the right gifts and things that are needed.”
The commissioner shared the importance of community and giving thanks with the elementary school students.
The children also had the opportunity to meet and take pictures with former Dolphins players and cheerleaders.
“Those donations are from our players, our coaches, staff and also the community,” Dolphins Senior Vice President of Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We’re gonna feed over 600 families today in conjunction with our commissioners.”
The team also hosted another turkey giveaway on Monday at a local food bank.
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