San Diego Motorcycle clubs come together to help those in need before Thanksgiving

SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — Several motorcycle clubs came together in downtown San Diego on Saturday to give away full Thanksgiving meals to families in need, aiming to support the community and challenge long-standing stereotypes about riders.

The giveaway took place on Market Street at the San Diego Deuces Motorcycle Club clubhouse, where the sound of engines filled the block as volunteers handed out meal bags.

“Today is all about us giving back to the community,” said Currency with the San Diego Deuces Motorcycle Club.

Eight local motorcycle clubs participated, distributing Thanksgiving bags filled with vegetables, yams, stuffing, corn and other staples for a complete holiday meal. The Deuces hosted the event in partnership with several local social clubs, including the Benevolent Beautiez, who helped organize the effort.

“There’s a big stigma around what motorcycle clubs do,” said the Benevolent Beautiez’ president. “We want people to know it’s community first, and we give back to the neighborhoods we grew up in.”

For many riders, the mission was personal.

“If I had this in my community when I was younger, it probably would have changed a lot of things,” Philly with Black Widow MC said. “People wouldn’t have had to steal back in the day as much.”

All 150 turkeys were distributed within the first hour.

Riders said the event was about more than meals, it was about reshaping how the community sees motorcycle clubs.

“We want the community to know we’re here to support them,” said Philly of Black Widow MC. “It’s a brotherhood, it’s a sisterhood.”

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