For two decades, the Utah Jazz and the Larry H. Miller Group have sponsored its annual “We Care – We Share” Thanksgiving Meal for local homeless and low-income families. (Photo: Utah Jazz)
(KUTV) -- For two decades, the Utah Jazz and the Larry H. Miller Group have sponsored its annual “We Care – We Share” Thanksgiving Meal for local homeless and low-income families.
The annual event takes place Monday at the Vivint Smart Home Arena from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Serving thousands of meal kicks off the organization’s participation in the annual NBA Cares Season of Giving.
The Miller family and Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment employees serve the traditional Thanksgiving dinner to residents in need, courtesy of the Salt Lake City Mission, Utah Food Services and Salted Honey Hospitality.
Last year, nearly 150 volunteers helped provide more than 2,700 meals, a press release stated.
Gail Miller, owner of the LHM Group of Companies, issued a prepared statement in regards to the event.
We are ever mindful of those less fortunate than ourselves and cannot afford to turn our back on this group of people. It is sobering to realize that so many of our fellow citizens have to struggle every day just to survive. The homeless are our brothers and sisters who happen to find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, facing significant challenges.
The annual feast includes a winter clothing and shoe distribution along with musical entertainment provided by the Salt Lake City Mission.
The Jazz play on Christmas Day with a home game at 8:30 p.m. against Portland, which includes special holiday programming for the Season of Giving.