The Miami Dolphins hosted nearly 200 people from the local South Florida community for a Thanksgiving Dinner presented by Goya at Hard Rock Stadium's Paddock Club on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving week, more than 30 Miami Dolphins players including OT Terron Armstead, OL Aaron Brewer, LB Jordyn Brooks, LB Bradley Chubb, S Jevon Holland, RB Raheem Mostert and LB Jaelan Phillips, joined nearly 50 Dolphins staff and cheerleaders to host families from local organizations including Football UNITES™ partners, City of Miami Gardens partners and local faith organizations for the team's annual Thanksgiving event.
The team served ham and turkey with traditional Thanksgiving sides including mac and cheese, yams, green beans and corn bread from Troy's Barbeque, as well as desserts from Food Junkies, both members of the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant Program presented by Amazon. After serving guests, Dolphins players engaged with participants as they enjoyed their meals and took part in Thanksgiving themed crafts and a 360° photo booth.
At the conclusion of the event, Dolphins players surprised families with nonperishable food items from Goya and a $100 Publix gift card to aid their Thanksgiving Day preparations.
"Bringing people together around the holidays has been a long-held tradition here at the Miami Dolphins, and we are proud to continue supporting those who may be experiencing food insecurity or financial strain in the South Florida community," Miami Dolphins Vice President of Community Affairs Kim Miller said. "We believe every family should have the opportunity to gather over a great meal, especially on Thanksgiving. Thanks to our partners at Goya, families not only had dinner alongside their favorite Dolphins players, but were also provided items to take home and celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones."
This event is part of the Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ year-round initiative to unite and support members of the South Florida community and provide assistance to local families throughout the holiday season.
