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Cleveland Cavaliers host watch party at the Cleveland Food Bank to a deserving group of volunteers

Posted at 10:32 PM, Jun 04, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-04 23:54:36-04
The Cavaliers pulled double duty, hosting fans at the Q along with another big bash at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
 
The organization wanted to make sure those who can't afford a night out at The Q watch party got the chance to feel the same level of excitement.
 
In a space normally reserved for sorting non-perishable food, there was screaming and cheering as a special group of Cavs fans got the VIP treatment.
 
"It's beautiful. Everything is great, they even gave us hats and shirts. It's just a beautiful experience to be here," said Martrice Davis, Cavs fan.
 
Dozens of people were invited to come out to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to cheer on our team.
 
All of the guests were volunteers at the food bank.
 
"It feels good. If you put your sweat and work into it and stuff and you get a good reward, it feels good," said Ian Leasure, food bank volunteer.

Also in the crowd were Clevelanders who rely on the agency for meals.
 
"I got laid off in February, so it has helped me a lot, plus I'm here! I got Cavs swag, I got cabinet food and I'm happy," said Angie Trip, food bank client.
 
The Cavs recreated the atmosphere fans would normally find inside the Q, to give those who may not be able to afford the watch parties there a taste of NBA Finals excitement.
 
"We help share what we have with them and not only is that food but also being involved in the community and sharing that energy," said Mike Brizz, food bank volunteer.
 
In addition to hosting this party, the Cavs presented the Greater Cleveland Food Bank with a donation that created just as much excitement here as the action on the court.
 
"A big shout out to them because the $25,000, even though they could buy a new car or everything else, they're going to give it to the kids who don't have food and everything," said Ian Leasure, an 11-year-old volunteer.