GVTC serves 500 Thanksgiving meals in annual Give Back Project

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The GVTC Foundation celebrated the 11th annual Thanksgiving Give Back Project by delivering 503 meals to families experiencing hardship within the GVTC service area.

What began as a humble initiative over a decade ago has grown into the Foundation’s most significant annual community endeavor. From its inception, the primary vision of the Thanksgiving Give Back Project has been to offer comfort and sustenance to neighbors undergoing challenging times. This initiative aims to provide a sense of relief, allowing families to partake in a traditional Thanksgiving meal amid their difficulties.

Since its establishment in 2012, the Foundation has collaborated with local food pantries, empowering them to identify recipients within the GVTC service region. Over the years, the project expanded its scope, inviting various organizations to join in by gathering essential food items needed for a complete Thanksgiving feast, including frozen turkeys, traditional sides, bread, and desserts.

GVTC employees and their families take a hands-on approach by packaging and personally delivering these meals the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year, the 11th annual event set out to support 500 families.

This achievement has significantly contributed to nourishing thousands within our community, showcasing the immense impact of collective generosity and goodwill.

The success of this year’s project depended on the support and dedication of community organizations, local food pantries, and two Meals on Wheels programs.

Some of the notable contributors and partners include H-E-B, Brookshire Brothers, Canyon Lake Walmart, and Sonora Bank.

Local food pantries supporting Give Back included Hill Country Daily Bread, Hill Country Family Services, New Braunfels Food Bank, Blanco Good Samaritan, Helping Hands Provisions, GCAM, CRRC, Habitat for Safe Seniors, Hope Center, Bulverde/Spring Branch MOW, and The Center MOW.

Since its inception, the Thanksgiving Give Back Project has provided support to 3,240 families, aligning with the GVTC Foundation’s commitment to enhancing community life through charitable contributions and volunteerism.

With the escalating needs in the community, the project continues to attract attention and forge partnerships. Anticipating future needs, commitments have already been secured for the upcoming year.

Generous donations and food contributions enable the expansion of annual support to more families, welcoming all to participate in this meaningful cause. The unwavering dedication of GVTC employees, donors, and customers underscores their heartfelt commitment to this initiative.

“The GVTC Foundation remains deeply grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during this holiday season and eagerly anticipates the project for the upcoming year,” Brianne Obeck, GVTC communications coordinator stated in a company news release.

For more information about The GVTC Foundation and ways to engage in community outreach efforts, contact: [email protected], or visit: thegvtcfoundation. com.

GVTC is an award-winning fiber optics communications provider delivering high-speed Internet, digital cable TV, phone, and interactive smart security to residential and business customers in far north San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, and South-Central Texas.