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Mets sluggers help bring an early
Thanksgiving to Jamaica kids
bY robert PoZarYcki
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The Mets have stepped up to the plate in a big way for Jamaica families this Thanksgiving.
Outfielder Curtis Granderson and infielder Jose Reyes delivered 200 turkeys to students and
families at M.S. 72 during a visit to the school on Nov. 15.
Part of the team’s “MetsGiving” program, Granderson and Reyes helped provide turkeys to
families at M.S. 72, P.S. 223 and August Martin High School. Students also received vouchers
for tickets to Mets home games at Citi Field in 2017.
It was just the latest charitable endeavor for Granderson, the Mets slugger who won the 2016
Roberto Clemente Award in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors off the field.
“The holiday season is a great time of the year to give back to those that need assistance,”
Granderson said. “I feel fortunate to be in a position where I have the opportunity to help
make a difference in communities.”
The visit was made possible by the Mets organization in conjunction with The Child Center
of New York, Food Bank of New York and Uber.
“We recognize that this opportunity comes due to our working so intimately with M.S. 72
as the lead community-based partner in delivering a model Beacon community school,” said
Deepmalya Ghosh, senior vice president of external affairs and community engagement for
The Child Center of New York. “Events like these allow us to showcase The Child Center’s
efforts to provide students with high-quality academic instruction and extended learning
opportunities.”
Speaking on behalf of the school, M.S. 72 Principal Omotayo Cole Cineus offered “heartfelt
gratitude to the Mets for providing this opportunity” to south Jamaica families.
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