Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has donated thousands of dollars for a holiday meal serving needy residents in Oakland, team officials announced Wednesday.
Thompson contributed $20,000 for Oakland's annual citywide Thanksgiving Dinner that will be held on Tuesday.
The dinner, run by volunteers, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Marriott Hotel at Oakland City Center, where about 2,000 invited low-income families, seniors and homeless will gather.
"Thanksgiving dinner is something that every family should have the opportunity to enjoy together during the holidays and I'm lucky to have the ability to help those in need enjoy a meal with their loved ones this year," Thompson said in a statement.
"In past years, several of my teammates have stepped up and donated to help make the City of Oakland's Thanksgiving Day meal a reality. It's my pleasure to do it this year for these families and senior citizens in need," he said.
Warriors legend Alvin Attles will serve the attendees for Thompson, who will be at an away game that day against the Miami Heat.
The event contributes to the team's "Play for the Holidays" campaign, aimed to reach out to Bay Area families and youth this month and in December.
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Sponsors of the dinner include the city's Human Services Department, Communities United Committee, Alameda County/Oakland Community Action Partnership and Emergency Food Providers Committee.
