SANFORD, Fla. — A rising star at UCF and a prominent local attorney teamed up today to feed hundreds of families in Sanford. 

UCF basketball power forward C.J. Walker partnered with Dan Morgan of Morgan and Morgan to put on a turkey drive at the Westside Community Center in Sanford. 

In all, they gave out around 200 turkeys and Publix gift cards to families in need. 

Walker, who currently leads UCF’s basketball team in rebounds, says he grew up in this community.

So he’s honored to have the opportunity to give back to so many here in his own neighborhood. 

Especially as the pandemic continues to make Thanksgiving a little less affordable. 

“Yeah for sure, with the world being locked down, you know, it’s hard to get some stuff, and like I said, just having a day where we know we’re gonna be giving out money and food, it’s a blessing,” Walker said. 

The giveaway only lasted about an hour and a half before they ran out of turkeys.