Michigan native and retired NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson gave back to Detroit residents in grand fashion.
According to Local Detroit 4, Magic showed up and out after pairing up with General Motors to donate food to 800 families. The food drive took place at Second Ebenezer Church on Saturday. The families received vouchers that will provide a 15-pound box of personal supplies, a 25-pound box of food, products from Avon, much-needed coats, a turkey and books.
Volunteers distributed the packages early Saturday morning.
“Let me just say thank you to all of you incredible volunteers who came out to bless someone else to be unselfish to make a family happy during their time of need,” Magic said.
The former basketball star took to Twitter to commemorate the charitable collaboration with General Motors.
“What an incredible day at Second Ebenezer Baptist Church in Detroit! We spent the morning blessing over 800 Detroit families in collaboration with @GM and @feedthechildren,” he wrote.
What an incredible day at Second Ebenezer Baptist Church in Detroit! We spent the morning blessing over 800 Detroit families in collaboration with @GM and @feedthechildren! pic.twitter.com/9283asfvTD
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 12, 2022
“What was so great is everyone received turkey, ham, tuna, canned goods, water, coats, toys & books for the kids, & so much more. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to make sure all of the families have an incredible Thanksgiving & holiday season! @Fritolay”
What was so great is everyone received turkey, ham, tuna, canned goods, water, coats, toys & books for the kids, & so much more. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to make sure all of the families have an incredible Thanksgiving & holiday season! @Fritolay pic.twitter.com/lj6mSgU13s
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 12, 2022
Fans of the athlete showed their appreciation for Magic’s kind gesture.
Well Done! God Bless!🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/2AnWBHxw8i
— Tanya Gray (@teetee3270) November 14, 2022
Please know that I MzGloria am Recognizing You and I am giving you your due “Flowers of Love and Respect” because you truly deserve them for all that you do and all you have been through. #ICelebrateYOU#YouMatter pic.twitter.com/1b7tOCr8vb
— MzGLORIA PW NEWSOME (@MZGLORIANEWSOME) November 14, 2022
Ty god for your Church family and magic my son is named after magic Johnson pic.twitter.com/U9v3BUqWBO
— Carol Sanders (@CarolSa42676990) November 14, 2022
Giving back to others is the best feeling ever! Great job!!
— Debbie Turman (@bronzeone) November 13, 2022
Excellent Job! Man I admire you to the fullest .
— leroy lane (@leroylane2) November 13, 2022
We love to see it.
