CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals and Fifth Third Bank teamed up with Freestore Foodbank to distribute 2,000-holiday meal boxes, feeding as many as 8,000 people on Nov. 21.
The meal boxes included chicken/turkey, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, fresh produce, and other holiday foods.
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Bengals players shared their love for their community while placing meal boxes inside vehicles during the three-hour drive-thru distribution.
“Giving back to the community that gives us so much support is a priority for the Cincinnati Bengals,” said Kristen Hawkins, Bengals Director of Community Engagement. “We are grateful to have a great community partner in Freestore Foodbank and support from Fifth Third Bank to ensure we can make a difference for so many families this year.”