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Water Buffalo Club Donates Thanksgiving Gifts to McKinley and King Families 

Media Release

McKinley and King Elementary Schools partnered with the Water Buffalo Club for a Thanksgiving Giveaway. Volunteers of the Water Buffalo Club raised funds and issued $100 Ralphs and Food 4 Less gift cards to 100 families in need at each school. 

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The schools identified the families ahead of time, then invited them to come to the schools today to receive their Water Buffalo Thanksgiving Giveaway.

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Every year the Water Buffalo Club raises funds to purchase fresh food to fill Thanksgiving baskets for families at a variety of local Title 1 Elementary Schools. While the club used to give away turkeys and food directly to families, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 and 2021, they now delivered grocery store gift cards in lieu of baskets to the families in need.

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After today’s deliveries, the WBC has served 1200 families and provided 12,000 meals, on its way to 2,000 families and 20,000 meals.

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The Water Buffalo Club is a charitable organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of underserved and at-risk children in Los Angeles through its members’ commitment of their time and financial resources. The WBC directly impacts smaller charities by providing grants, hosting events, and supporting youth programs. They are Big Kids Helping Little Kids! For more info go to: https://www.waterbuffaloclub.org/