Bradley Beal Donates to DC Central Kitchen’s Summer Meals Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a thanks to the Washington, D.C., neighborhood for his or her fixed help, Wizards guard Bradley Beal has donated $96,000 to DC Central Kitchen’s summer season meals undertaking. 

“No one ought to go with out in our neighborhood, particularly our children,” stated Beal. “They’re fortunately supported through the college yr, however the summer season brings on new challenges that we may help deal with. Thanks to DC Central Kitchen for partnering with me on this initiative and for his or her continued efforts to convey consciousness to the meals insecurity happening in our metropolis.”

The donation will present 32,000 summer season meals or two months’ price of meals for meals insecure college students who usually depend on college meals. These wholesome meals will probably be distributed by numerous avenues together with DC Central Kitchen’s meals vans, companion companies and neighborhood places.

“Preventing starvation is a crew effort,” stated DC Central Kitchen CEO Mike Curtin, Jr. “Because of Mr. Beal’s generosity, DC Central Kitchen’s devoted employees and volunteers will present nutritious, scratch-cooked meals to hundreds of kids throughout our metropolis this summer season. This present is a strong instance of what the Washington, D.C., neighborhood can do after we get up for each other and tackle large challenges collectively.”

In his 11^th season as a Wizard, Beal trails solely Wes Unseld (13) in years spent with the franchise. He’s the franchise’s all-time chief in three-pointers made (1,514) and ranks third in video games performed with Washington at 695, trailing solely Unseld (984) and Elvin Hayes (731). Beal (15,391) additionally wants simply 161 factors to surpass Hayes (15,551) for essentially the most factors in franchise historical past, a mark held since 1978. He ranks within the franchise’s high 5 in minutes performed (third, 24,091), assists (third, 2,972), steals (second, 772) and free throws (second, 2629).

Beal shot a career-high .506 from the ground this season and was considered one of solely three guards within the NBA to shoot not less than .500 from the sector and .350 from three-point vary (min. 550 FGA). Beal was additionally considered one of solely 4 guards within the league to file averages of 20+ factors and 5+ assists per sport on .500-or-better taking pictures. By averaging 23.2 factors per sport this season, Beal (7) surpassed Elvin Hayes (6) for essentially the most 20+ level per sport seasons in franchise historical past.

About DC Central Kitchen:

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats starvation and poverty by job coaching and job creation. The group supplies hands-on culinary job coaching for people going through excessive limitations to employment whereas creating residing wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified meals the place it’s most wanted. DCCK’s social ventures embody serving scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC faculties, delivering contemporary, inexpensive produce to nook shops in neighborhoods with out supermarkets, and working a fast-casual cafe. DCCK has been featured in nationwide media together with The Washington Publish, The Atlantic, Nationwide Geographic, PBS NewsHour, and extra. To study extra, go to www.dccentralkitchen.org or comply with @dccentralkitchen on Instagram.