SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with Cityteam to provide and distribute food at Avaya Stadium for 5,000 families from the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County, presented by 7UP. With growing support, the second-annual Thanksgiving event will see meals distributed to 2,000 more families than last year.
Members of the team’s front office and volunteers from the Bay Area will package and hand out well-rounded meals, including meats, vegetables and canned goods, to the families in need from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Additional representatives from the club will also be in attendance.
“Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity for the Earthquakes to give back to our local community,” said club President Dave Kaval. “Warm meals are something many people take for granted and we want to do our part to make sure residents of the South Bay are well fed and happy this holiday season.”
In 2015, the Earthquakes and Cityteam teamed-up for the first time and provided 3,000 meals to families. As a result of their efforts, both organizations were jointly recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal with the 2016 Community Impact Award, given to business people or companies who have made exceptional philanthropic contributions including their work in the fields of education, health care, or arts and culture.
About Cityteam
In San Jose, Cityteam is providing hot meals, safe shelter, showers, and clean clothing to our city's homeless population. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Cityteam brings real help and real hope to the men, women, children, and families in crisis that are struggling with poverty or homelessness in San Jose and throughout Santa Clara County. Cityteam San Jose also has renowned recovery programs for men and women seeking help to transform their lives from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Cityteam provides long-term compassionate ministry to people that walk through our doors. Through the generous support of our staff, volunteers, and donors, Cityteam is able to provide real help and real hope in Christ in order to bring real change into their lives.
