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University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Host Annual Turkey Drive
11/20/2018 10:11:00 PM | Football
Minnesota players distributed Thanksgiving meals to local families
Spreading Thanksgiving cheer at our second Turkey Drive! Thanks to @cubfoods for partnering up with us to help out some families in need. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/dezZDhMayB
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 20, 2018
With roaring fire pits and seasonal music, the Gophers welcomed car after car to the stadium for the second consecutive year. Drivers and passengers were greeted by members of the team and were offered hot chocolate and t-shirts. They then received a pre-packaged M bag with a frozen turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberries inside. Happy Thanksgivings were also distributed liberally during the event.
Thank you to @GopherFootball's @Mit_Carp who joined us live on FOX 9 at 6pm to talk about the team's 2nd annual Row The Boat Turkey Drive. Each member of the team donated money to help purchase turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberries to help local families. pic.twitter.com/skhzI5nW3n
— FOX 9 Sports (@Fox9Sports) November 21, 2018
Members of the team donated money to help support the Turkey Drive and local grocer Cub supplied the holiday fixings. The team worked with nine different organizations to distribute the meals.Families are being greeted by players, staff and coaches who helped organize and fund this turkey drive. Christmas music is playing as they pick up their meals. They said they are so happy to serve and give back to the Twin Cities community. #Gophers pic.twitter.com/IGq9B3Mxjl
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) November 21, 2018