Broncos' Zach Allen hands out Thanksgiving meals he donated himself
For a second year, the defensive lineman teamed with Food Bank of the Rockies, donating the turkeys, ham, and sides he helped hand out to families. Teammate Marvin Mims Jr. visited Aurora West Preparatory Academy to encourage students to look after their mental health.
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Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen donated Thanksgiving meals and helped hand them out with Food Bank of the Rockies, CBS Colorado reported. It is the second year he has done this. The meals included turkeys, ham, and sides, and he took part in the distribution as well as the donation. Teammate Marvin Mims Jr. made a separate visit to Aurora West Preparatory Academy, where he encouraged students to look after their mental health. The food is Allen's gift through the food bank. The school stop is Mims's own visit.
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Zach Allen, a defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos, donated Thanksgiving meals and helped hand them out with Food Bank of the Rockies, CBS Colorado reported. It is the second year he has done this. The meals included turkeys, ham, and sides. He did not only give the food. He helped pass it to families. Teammate Marvin Mims Jr. went to Aurora West Preparatory Academy and encouraged students to look after their mental health. The meals and the school visit are two separate efforts from two teammates.
- Why does it matter that he donated the meals himself and also helped hand them out?
- What is the difference between one player's turkey gift and another player's visit to a school?
- How does a food bank turn a truck of turkeys into family meals?
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