The GVTC Foundation's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Give Back Project Delivers 518 Meals to Families in N

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The GVTC Foundation proudly celebrated the 12th Annual Thanksgiving Give Back Project,
delivering 518 Thanksgiving meals to families experiencing hardship across the GVTC service
area. Over a decade in the making, this initiative has become the Foundation’s most impactful
annual community outreach effort.

The Thanksgiving Give Back Project embodies a simple yet powerful mission: to provide
comfort and nourishment to families facing challenges, offering them the opportunity to enjoy a
traditional Thanksgiving meal. This initiative has grown steadily since 2012, thanks to the
generosity of local businesses, schools, organizations, and dedicated volunteers who work
tirelessly to make it a success.

Central to the project’s effectiveness is its collaboration with local food pantries. These pantries
identify families most in need, ensuring the meals reach those who will benefit most. This year,
with contributions from community partners, the Foundation provided frozen turkeys, traditional
sides, bread, and desserts. GVTC employees and their families took a hands-on role in packing and personally delivering the meals on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

The project has supported 3,749 families since its inception.

A Community United in Generosity

The success of this year’s project was made possible through the contributions of many
generous partners, including local businesses, food pantries, and organizations:

Local Partners:

H-E-B, Brookshire Brothers Canyon Lake, Walmart Boerne, Sonora Bank

Food Pantries:

Hill Country Daily Bread, New Braunfels Food Bank, Blanco Good Samaritan, Helping Hands,
Provisions, Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries, CRRC, Habitat for Safe Seniors, Hope
Center

Meals on Wheels Programs:

Bulverde/Spring Branch Meals on Wheels, The Center Meals on Wheels

Organizations and Schools:

Boerne Education Foundation, Boerne Community Theatre, Boerne YMCA, Blanco Middle
School Student Council, Bracken Christian School, Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation,
Communities in Schools- South Central Texas, Contractors Helping Kids- Stoddard
Construction, Church Hill Middle School, Davenport High School Band, Faith Alive Church- New Braunfels, Flowers Bakery, Gloria Deo Academy, Gonzales High School Anchor Club, Gonzales High School FCCLA, Gonzales High School Leos Club, Gonzales High School National Honor Society, GVTC, Kendall County Juvenile Probation, Living Rock Academy, RBFCU, Rotary Club of Blanco, Shepard of the Hills, Smithson Valley High School JROTC, Smithson Valley High School Health Occupation Students of America, Smithson Valley High School NJROTC, TBI Warrior, The Share Center

The Thanksgiving Give Back Project reflects the GVTC Foundation’s steadfast commitment to
enhancing community life through charitable giving and volunteerism. With growing needs in the community, the Foundation is already planning for 2025, securing commitments, and welcoming new partners to expand its reach. 

The GVTC Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to its employees, donors, and customers for
their continued support and dedication. Together, we are making a meaningful difference,
ensuring that no family faces the holiday season alone.

For more information about The GVTC Foundation and how to get involved, please contact
info@gvtcfoundation.com or visit thegvtcfoundation.com.


About GVTC:

GVTC is an award-winning fiber optics communications provider delivering high-speed Internet, streaming TV, phone, and interactive smart security to residential and business customers in far north San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, and South Central Texas. GVTC offers Internet connection speeds up to 1 Gbps. GVTC’s wholesale carrier transport network delivers Ethernet data delivery between San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, and Houston, with access to remote Texas markets. The company’s philanthropic arm, The GVTC Foundation, celebrates 18 years of charitable giving. More than $6 million in contributions have been given throughout GVTC’s service area.

Contact:
Brianne Obeck- Communications Coordinator
Office: (830) 221-7217
brianne.obeck@gvtc.net
www.gvtc.com

The GVTC Foundation's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Give Back Project Delivers 518 Meals to Families in N