The Houston Rockets and the family of owner Tilman Fertitta distributed essential items Tuesday to families in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to aid with relief efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Laura.
In recent weeks, the Rockets conducted a company-wide supply drive and worked with numerous team sponsors and partners to gather the items — which were transported from Toyota Center on Tuesday morning to Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino.
United Way of Southwest Louisiana helped notify nearby families of the distribution, which was open to those in need that reside in the community of Lake Charles and surrounding areas.
The Rockets partnered with Budweiser, Kroger, Memorial Hermann, Pepsi, Second Servings, Silver Eagle Distributors, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka to help supplement their supply drive. Items included water, cleaning and medical supplies, toiletries, masks, hand sanitizer, and pet food.
