Hundreds of families in need will enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal, thanks to AAA Texas and its dedicated community partners. The third annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway, held at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, provided essential holiday dinner supplies to 300 Dallas ISD students and their families. This event, aimed at supporting local families during the holiday season, underscores AAA Texas’s commitment to community engagement and service.
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| Interview with AAA Texas Vice President and General Manager - Galen Grillo |
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In addition to non-perishable food items, which were collected by employees at The UPS Store, families received Kroger gift cards, gift bags, and complimentary services such as free haircuts. United Way of Dallas also provided information about health services and opportunities to help families in southern Dallas.
“We’re grateful for the generous contributions from our partners,” said Galen Grillo, Vice President and General Manager for AAA Texas. “Through these collective efforts, we aim to ease financial pressures for families, allowing them to focus their resources on other essential needs. It’s our mission to give back and encourage our employees to actively volunteer in the communities we serve.”
The holiday dinner giveaway is part of AAA’s broader mission to give back and encourage employees to volunteer in the communities we serve. By receiving non-perishable food donations, families in need can allocate their limited financial resources to other essential expenses, such as housing, utilities, and healthcare. This can alleviate some of the economic stress they may be facing during the holidays.
AAA Texas extends its gratitude to all the community partners and volunteers who made this event possible and remains committed to supporting the well-being of families across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Non-perishable items included corn bread mix, beans, yams, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce, peas, and many more.
About AAA: Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA provides roadside assistance, travel, discounts, financial and insurance services to enhance the life journey of 64 million members across North America, including over 57 million in the United States and 2.5 million in Texas. AAA Texas branch offices throughout the state can be found by visiting www.AAA.com.