SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- In a display of community support, the San Diego Clippers teamed up with the San Diego Food Bank Saturday for the 79th Annual District Turkey Giveaway, bringing holiday cheer and essential Thanksgiving food items to families in need. The event, which took place at the Cherokee Point Elementary Use Field, saw Clippers players Yauhen Massalski and Jordan Lathan lending a helping hand by distributing turkeys, boxes of fresh produce, and dry goods to local families. Residents protest proposed high-rise in Pacific Beach (Credit: San Diego Clippers) The District Turkey Giveaway has become a beloved tradition in the area. This year, with the support of the Clippers and the San Diego Food Bank, it was able to provide food for hundreds of families, ensuring they don't have to go without a Thanksgiving meal. US Marines, Sailors return from 11-month deployment The event highlights the continued partnership between local organizations and the Clippers. The team says it's committed to making a positive impact in the San Diego community.