Thanksgiving is a holiday during which people spend quality time with their loved ones and give thanks and gratitude for the good things they have going for them in their lives. It is also a holiday that calls for giving back to underprivileged people and helping them to help themselves.

Players across the NFL have historically done a very good job of volunteering in their communities to help children and low-income families and individuals. On Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Maliek Collins went the extra mile to surprise people in the community with money to help them afford to buy groceries.

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Such help is greatly appreciated by those who are struggling to make ends meet, especially given the fact that food prices are still elevated even though the nation’s bout with inflation ended months ago.

Collins, who was traded to the 49ers by the Houston Texans for a seventh-round draft pick in March, has made a solid contribution in 11 games. He has registered 4.0 sacks, eight quarterback hits, three tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries, and he has pitched in with star defensive tackle Javon Hargrave likely out for the year with a triceps injury.