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Brotherhood Crusade and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) distributed Thanksgiving meals, including 1,500 turkeys to families in South Los Angeles during a Grab and Go! Basket Distribution event. SoCalGas supported this annual program through a $50,000 donation as part of the companys Fueling Our Communities $4 million initiative to address food insecurity through new and existing partnerships with food banks and nonprofits.
Mookie Betts, MLB All-Star and founder of the 50/50 Foundation, joined the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and over 20 community volunteer groups and donors in distributing baskets and engaging with families.
Brotherhood Crusade is one of several organizations selected from SoCalGas 12-county service area to receive funding to provide free meals and groceries to low-income families and seniors in need of support. Brotherhood Crusades principal mission is to champion equality and equity by removing and/or helping individuals overcome the barriers that discourage their pursuit of success in life and facilitate opportunities for a better quality of life.
"Brotherhood Crusade is thrilled to join forces with SoCalGas for our Thanksgiving Grab and Go! Basket Distribution. Were deeply grateful for SoCalGas generous support as part of their Fueling Our Communities initiative. Together, were ensuring that South LA families facing food insecurity can have everything they need to prepare a wonderful Thanksgiving meal," said Charisse Bremond-Weaver, President and CEO of Brotherhood Crusade. "This partnership exemplifies the spirit of community and compassion, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to SoCalGas for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others."
"We are proud to partner with Brotherhood Crusade to help provide a Thanksgiving meal to families in the South LA community. At SoCalGas, we are invested in the communities we serve, and Fueling Our Communities is one way we demonstrate our commitment to supporting our neighbors in need," said Erin Smith, Senior Vice President, Chief Talent, Culture, and Operations Support Officer. "Food insecurity is a critical issue across the state, with many local food banks reporting the need for significant. Fueling Our Communities began during the COVID-19 pandemic and partnerships like this one with the Brotherhood Crusade have helped provide tens of thousands of families with fresh food." |
