The Carolina Hurricanes helped distribute Thanksgiving meals to people in need on Tuesday.
Defenseman Jaccob Slavin along with forwards Jordan Martinook and Sebastian Aho scored the assist with meal distribution at Lenovo Center.
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"We obviously get to hand out meals for people, which is the number one thing," Martinook said. "We don’t want anyone to not have food on Thanksgiving. I think it’s important for everyone to have a nice meal."
Tuesday’s distribution helps families in need through the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Helping Hand Mission, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Raleigh Rescue Mission, Urban Ministries of Wake County, The Raleigh Dream Center and Table NC.
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and US Foods helped provide support for the meal kits.
'Hockey for the Holidays'
WRAL will air two Carolina Hurricanes games in the coming weeks:
- Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. on WRAL (5.1) – New York Rangers @ Carolina Hurricanes
- Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. on WRAL (5.1) – Detroit Red Wings @ Carolina Hurricanes
It marks the third consecutive year, these free, over-the-air broadcasts will deliver the electric atmosphere of Hurricanes hockey directly to homes across the Carolinas.
The cost of a Thanksgiving meal
The cost of turkey, especially the large, frozen ones common in the Thanksgiving spread is rising faster than inflation, bumping the price of the holiday feast overall.
5 On Your Side found the cheapest price for turkey at Walmart or Food Lion, so it pays to shop around.
Even if you have yet to buy the bird, WRAL SmartShopper has found deals available this week where prices are under $1 per pound.
If you prefer to get your whole meal in one place, Food Lion serves up turkey, potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie for just about $26.
