Mayor Eric Garcetti, Joe Kelly, and David Freese to pass out gift cards, backpacks at Tuesday event

WHAT: 

• The Dodgers, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Smart & Final and the Getty House Foundation are partnering to fight childhood hunger through the “Home Plate Project,” a partnership of Major League Baseball (MLB), Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation and Big League Impact.  With the support of School on Wheels, the partners will provide 650 children and families experiencing homelessness with a $50 Smart & Final gift card.
• Fifty Schools on Wheels students currently facing food insecurity will attend Tuesday’s event, where they will receive lunch and a backpack.     

WHO:

• Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles
• David Freese, Dodger infielder
• Joe Kelly, Dodger pitcher
• Naomi Rodriguez, Dodger Vice President, External Affairs & Community Relations

WHEN:

• Tuesday, Sept. 3 – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

WHERE:

• Skid Row Learning Center, 600 E. 7^th St. reet, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90021

MISC:

Home Plate Project” includes an overall $900,000 commitment, including $300,000 from MLB players, to help individual Club charities support local groups dedicated to fighting childhood hunger. Led by their player ambassadors, Clubs will fund efforts with local food organizations, or local affiliates of national organizations, to distribute food and non-perishables to children in need throughout the United States and in Canada. The initiative is expected to reach a minimum of 25,000 children providing more than 3.6 million meals. Currently in the United States, 1 in 6 children may not know where they will get their next meal.

About Los Angeles Dodgers:

The Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, with six World Series championships and 23 National League pennants since its beginnings in Brooklyn in 1890, is committed to a tradition of pride and excellence.  The Dodgers are dedicated to supporting a culture of winning baseball, providing a first-class, fan-friendly experience at Dodger Stadium, and building a strong partnership with the community. With the highest cumulative fan attendance in Major League Baseball history and a record of breaking barriers, the Dodgers are one of the most cherished sports franchises in the world. Visit the Dodgers online at www.dodgers.com, follow them on Twitter @Dodgers and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Dodgers. For media information, visit www.dodgerspressbox.com.  

About Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation:

Founded in 1995 as the official charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is bigger than baseball, envisioning a city where every young Angeleno, regardless of neighborhood, has the opportunity to thrive. For young Angelenos with limited access to education, sports and healthcare, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is a champion that increases the quality of life and confidence of the people we serve by using our historic Dodger brand and the power of sport to run and fund proven programs — at a time when a quality education, youth sports, and health care are increasingly reserved for the elite.  With the support of partners, stakeholders and fans, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation produces incredible results on fields, in classrooms and at recreation centers, creating Major League Communities.

Visit LADF online at www.dodgers.com/ladf, follow them on Twitter, @DodgersFdn, Instagram @dodgersfoundation and like them on Facebook at /LosAngelesDodgersFoundation

About the Getty House Foundation

The Getty House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to civic education, community engagement, and the preservation of Getty House, the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles.

The Getty House Foundation primarily oversees programs and outreach initiatives, including the Community Holiday Series, the Engage LA Series, and the Women’s Leadership Series. These programs celebrate our city’s diversity, foster public-private partnerships, and promote civic engagement in Los Angeles. 

(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)

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