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Operation Gobble Provides for Others

Nov 22, 2017 12:00AM ● By Special from Golden State Water

There were 16 different support organizations that received turkeys from Operation Gobble. Photo by Paul Scholl

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Rancho Cordova, CA (MPG) - California State Assembly Member Ken Cooley and two water companies serving his district – Golden State Water Company and California American Water – provided 450 turkeys with a combined weight of more than two tons to local non-profits as part of the 27th annual “Operation Gobble” program.  The turkeys were distributed at his district office on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to approximately 21 organizations including the St. John’s Homeless Shelter, the North Highlands Community Church and the Rancho Cordova Food Closet.

“Operation Gobble” is a charitable joint-venture between California water companies and elected officials and is set to deliver thousands of turkeys to families and individuals with limited resources throughout the state this Thanksgiving holiday.  The unique program, which started in 1990, pairs the local knowledge of elected officials with the resources of the private sector to benefit those in need.

During the program, participating investor-owned water companies like California American Water and Golden State Water provide turkeys and transportation in partnership with local elected officials who offer local expertise in directing the donations to community food banks, churches and other non-profit organizations.  This year, Save Mart Supermarkets is providing the turkeys at their cost to help reach even more families.

“The dedicated local employees of California American Water and Golden State Water work hard to provide a high quality and reliable water supply to thousands of homes and businesses in the greater the Sacramento region,” said Paul Schubert, Northern General Manager for Golden State Water.  “Operation Gobble has become an important part of the holiday season for all of our employees, providing us the opportunity support our customers, our neighbors and our families.

Millions of Californians lack sufficient resources to feed themselves on a regular basis.  Many of these residents are low-income families that will not be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal.

“Golden State Water, California American Water, Assembly Member Cooley and our non-profit partners are proud to be a part of this effort, which makes the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter for our neighbors in need,” said Evan Jacobs, the External Affairs Manager for California American Water.

Source: Golden State Water Media

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