Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Special to Valley News
The Soboba Foundation once again supported local families through its annual Soboba Gives Back turkey distribution events for Hemet and San Jacinto Unified School District families. Families identified by school parent liaisons received vouchers and picked up their turkeys at drive-through events ahead of Thanksgiving.
Soboba Foundation President Andy Silvas said the event reflects the Foundation’s mission of giving back and strengthening the community.
The Hemet Unified distribution took place Nov. 19 at the district office parking lot, where 1,000 turkeys were handed out with help from about 70 volunteers, including school staff, law enforcement, and Soboba Foundation members. San Jacinto Unified served about 800 families during its Nov. 21 distribution at San Jacinto High School, with site liaisons from 16 schools helping identify recipients. An additional 200 turkeys were donated to local nonprofits and food pantries.
Volunteers said the event was especially meaningful, with many noting the gratitude and relief shown by families. School officials praised the effort and thanked the Soboba Foundation for its continued generosity and community support.
