Typically, athletes and celebrities tend to give back to the community whatever they have a fondness for. That is the case in which Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson found himself. Returning to his hometown of Lansing, Michigan, the legendary point guard had a wonderful initiative in mind.

Whether it be money, clothes, or food, whatever holds value to them, they try to share with the world.

Magic Johnson returns for 8th iteration of charity event

The Holiday Hope initiative by Earvin has been a constant since 2015. Every year, the 5-time NBA Champion returns to locations important to him for a food giveaway. A huge foodie himself, the gesture comes straight from the heart of Johnson.

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This year, too, the group led by Magic and SodexoMAGIC made it a priority. After the event, held at the spot where the 3-time MVP got married to his wife Cookie, the entire event had some special connections to his heart.

The passing master had a series of tweets covering the entire event. Firstly, the Hall of Famer gave a quick recap of the invite-only, drive-through community giveaway. “Another amazing Holiday Hope in the books, this time back in my hometown Lansing, MI! We were able to feed over 1,000 families. Thank you to our incredible partners and volunteers for supporting this important initiative.”

His next message was one of gratitude to the ones who made the entire event a possibility. “Thank you to my family, friends, and local police officers for making Holiday Hope – Lansing, MI a true success.” 

With Magic recently eclipsing the billionaire status, the entire endeavor was a nice way to reconnect with his roots. But, there was another who was essential to the event’s success.

Magic Johnson’s food-drive initiative

Since 2006, Johnson has been in a partnership with food-service provider Sodexo to provide proper facilities to various programs. This year was no different with the Holiday Hope a resounding success.

Due to the special location and the success of the event, Magic made it a point to thank his partners. “I would also like to thank SodexoMAGIC and Charles Johnson, our President of SodexoMAGIC, for providing food for all of the volunteers that came out to help with Holiday Hope – Lansing, MI.”

For a huge foodie like Johnson, the importance he places on food drives is understandable. With another uber-successful Holiday Hope in the books, it seems like Magic’s giving-back ways aren’t slowing down anytime soon.

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