Jarrett Allen was at a local Giant Eagle Thursday afternoon for his annual Meals + Math event.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs have two scheduled off days, and Jarrett Allen spent Thursday afternoon giving back to the Cleveland community.
On one of the Cavs’ rare off days, Allen hosted his eighth annual Meals + Math Thanksgiving event — this year at a Giant Eagle in Cleveland — continuing a tradition he began as a rookie with the Brooklyn Nets. The event, which blends holiday giving with financial education, provided 25 children from the Urban Community School and their families with Thanksgiving groceries through a $200 Giant Eagle gift card.
Reacting to the Cavs’ 16th win: Is Ty Jerome playing himself into a new contract? — Wine and Gold Talk podcastAllen’s commitment to giving back predates his NBA career. As a child, he and his mother would spend Thanksgiving volunteering at food banks, packing boxes for families in need. Those early experiences instilled in him the importance of community and the spirit of generosity that now fuels his annual events.
Jarrett Allen looks on with a participant at their grocery list as they figure out what is next to find.The grocery store transformed into a classroom as the kids navigated the aisles, along with trusted adults, armed with jumbo calculators. Their mission: stay within the $200 budget while filling their carts with items their families would need for Thanksgiving.“You build habits when you’re young,” Allen said.
“I know they had a great time, but this is my favorite time of the year as well,” Allen said, his signature smile beaming.
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