Story by Editorial Team. Photos by Jan Osborn.
The Center Table Fall Harvest series—presented by The Mark Cuban Foundation, The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, The Heroes Foundation and North Texas Food Bank—held a drive-up event on Thursday morning at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. Over 400 families were given boxes of food including potatoes, carrots, and other holiday staples. The event was open to people who live in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Cedar Crest, south Oak Cliff, southern Dallas County, and Joppa.
In addition, as part of the Center Table Fall Harvest efforts, free chef-prepared meals for four will be delivered to senior citizens and grandparents in the Center’s surrounding neighborhoods in advance of Thanksgiving week (Nov. 21-23). Made by The Bearded Chef and Chef Joslyn of Sankofa, the meal packs include a turkey, two sides, dessert and tea. Also, free meal packs for homeless high school and college students will be delivered to schools or available for pick up.
“The true heroes are all of our neighbors who have been impacted by the pandemic. Many of them are and have been essential workers. They are hardworking women and men who have and continue to make significant sacrifices and contributions to our city and society. And to that end, we owe them a debt of gratitude. This is one way to express our gratitude,” said Trina Terrell-Andrews, CEO of the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. “While we all are experiencing a challenging season, we must do all we can to support one another.”
Konner Price (L) and Demarieh Wesley (R) are both interns at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center.
The Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is a multi-purpose facility for neighborhood youth and families providing sports and leadership programs.
For more info, go to markcubanheroescenter.org or call 214-379-7451.
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