In partnership with CenturyLink and Hy-Vee, the Vikings receiver kicked off his first Thanksgiving turkey giveaway Tuesday night at Pillsbury United Communities. It was Diggs’ second visit to the community center, having helped donate new technology last December, and this year he wanted to return and make an even more personal impact.
Thanksgiving holds a special place in Diggs’ heart. The holiday always was important to his grandmother, who has since passed away, and Diggs has numerous early memories of spending the day at her house.
“I have a big football family – Redskins versus Cowboys, that kind of thing – [and] my family always came together and played a little football outside,” Diggs said.