Rockets and Amen Thompson distribute storm relief supplies in Houston

In the wake of a devastating storm that hit the Houston area on May 16, the Rockets launched multiple initiatives Thursday to help local residents. Some are still without power, while others are lacking supply due to the effects of not having power for several days.

Excerpt from the team’s press release:

Earlier today, the Rockets distributed relief supplies to Houston-area residents affected by last week’s devastating storm.

Rockets guard Amen Thompson and Rockets legend Major Jones volunteered alongside Rockets employees at Finnigan Park in Houston’s Fifth Ward to provide community members with essential items, including water and toiletries.

“When I got drafted, Houston embraced me,” Thompson said in a quote distributed by the team. “Throughout the season, they’ve embraced me, so I just wanted to show them that I support them back.”

The Rockets also partnered with Kroger to host a drive-thru distribution at a Kroger store in Cypress. At the event, Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy joined Rockets and Kroger staff members to hand out necessities to help those in need.

Amen Thompson was distributing relief supplies in the Fifth Ward to Houston residents affected by last week’s storm. The Rockets hosted two events today to help the Houston community recover

Here’s Amen talking about the event and how Houston welcomed it from day one.

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– Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) May 24, 2024

Thanks to @Houston Rockets and Amen Thompson for helping us distribute resources today to those affected by the storm. pic.twitter.com/wN4TWS0Sd9

– Harris County Precinct 1 (@hcpct1) May 23, 2024