Politics & Government
Huff to Participate in Two Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways
Churches and other charity organizations in Diamond Bar and Walnut are among those benefiting from the events.
Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) is preparing to take part in two Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in anticipation of the upcoming holiday.
Senator Huff is working on the Operation Gobble effort in conjunction with both the Golden State Water Company and the Suburban Water Company, which annually asks legislators throughout California to nominate charitable organizations to receive Thanksgiving turkeys.
“This program raises awareness that hunger is a problem in California, and helps families who need it the most,” said Senator Huff. “No family should be forced to go hungry or go without in this season of Thanksgiving.”
Senator Huff and his staff will be donating 252 turkeys during the two events.
The first distribution event will take place Thursday, November 21 at 2:00 PM (Huff Staff)
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Distribution Location: Dodger Stadium - Sponsor: Golden State Water Company (152 turkeys). Charities participating at this event include Walnut Valley Kiwanis, St. Denis Catholic Church (Diamond Bar), St. Paul the Cross Catholic Church (La Mirada), Walnut Rotary and Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity.
The second distribution event will take place Tuesday, November 26th at 11:00 AM (Senator Huff attending)
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Distribution Location – 1325 N. Grand, Covina CA (parking lot) – Sponsor: Suburban Water Company (100 turkeys). Charities participating in this event include: St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church (Walnut), The Gary Center (La Habra) and Calvary Chapel Golden Springs.
According to the latest study conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research on hunger, the number of low-income adults in California who could not afford enough food increased from 2.5 million in 2001 to 3.8 million in 2009.
Golden State Water Company is a subsidiary of American States Water Company and serves 75 communities in California, including many cities in the San Gabriel Valley. Suburban Water Systems, a part of SouthWest Water Company, serves a 42-square-mile service area that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park and unincorporated portions of Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Senator Huff serves as the Senate Republican Leader and represents the 29th Senate District covering portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. Follow Senator Huff on Twitter at @bobhuff99.
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