On November 15th and 25th, 2025, the Travon Walker Foundation’s BlessUp44 Thanksgiving Campaign brought together partners across Georgia and Florida to support families and inspire youth through holiday meals, community engagement, and meaningful outreach. The initiative focused on addressing food insecurity while creating meaningful engagement opportunities for youth and families. Through collaboration with housing authorities, nonprofits, and school partners, BlessUp44 Thanksgiving delivered real impact where it was needed most.
4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
- November 15, 2025
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Thomaston, Georgia
Thomaston Housing Authority Administration Building
The Travon Walker Foundation kicked off BlessUp44 Thanksgiving in Thomaston, Georgia, partnering with the Thomaston Housing Authority for the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. The event served as a heartfelt homecoming to Travon’s roots, providing families with a complete Thanksgiving turkey meal and a moment of holiday relief.
Impact Highlights:
- 135 families served
- Each household received a full Thanksgiving turkey meal
- Delivered meals directly to residents facing food access challenges
- 4th consecutive year of hosting the Turkey Drive
- Dozens of volunteers supported distribution efforts
BlessUp44 Thanksgiving is a full-circle moment - giving back to the community that raised me and the one I proudly represent as a Jacksonville Jaguar, while blessing families, youth, and the power of connection.
Jacksonville Jaguars Turkey Time
- November 22, 2025
- Jacksonville, Florida
To expand impact across Duval County, the Travon Walker Foundation partnered with the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation to support their annual community turkey drive.
Impact Highlights:
- 100 Thanksgiving meals provided to Northeast Florida residents
- Increased reach across Duval County communities in need
- Expanded support through collaboration with the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation
BlessUp44 Thanksgiving
- November 25, 2025
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Jacksonville, Florida
Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School
The second BlessUp44 event brought holiday joy to young students in Duval County. In partnership with Blessings in a Backpack and Duval Afterschool Programs, the Travon Walker Foundation surprised students at Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School with a Thanksgiving celebration designed to nourish, inspire, and uplift.
The celebration included:
- 135 youth receiving Thanksgiving meals
- An interactive Q&A with Travon Walker
- Special appearances from the Jacksonville Jaguars Mascot and Roar Cheerleaders
- Conversations highlighted his journey, motivation, and the importance of community connection.
A special thank you to our community partners!
A special thank you goes out to our incredible community partners — we couldn’t have done this without you. Through the support of the Thomaston Housing Authority, Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack North Florida, and Duval Afterschool Programs, BlessUp44 Thanksgiving was able to reach even more families across Georgia and Florida.
