Sam Hubbard (second from right) and Debbie Hayes (middle) pose with other volunteers at The Christ Hospital during Monday's Thanksgiving Meal Prep at Findlay Kitchen. 100 families received these meals at The Boys & Girls Club later that evening.

The Sam Hubbard Foundation and The Christ Hospital Prepare Thanksgiving Dinners for 100 Families

Former Pro Football Star to Team Up with The Christ Hospital Health Network

Cincinnati (November 24, 2025) – Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard, in partnership with The Christ Hospital Health Network, prepared Thanksgiving meals to be distributed at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati's Clem & Ann Buenger Club.

Sam Hubbard and team members at The Christ Hospital Health Network prepped Thanksgiving meals on Monday, November 24 at Findlay Kitchen. Later that evening, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati’s Clem & Ann Buenger Club, 36 E 10th St, Newport, KY the Thanksgiving meals will be distributed to families.

"I’m excited to spend time with the kids and give back to the families in our community during this special time of year," said Hubbard. "The Boys & Girls Club is a vital part of our community and I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with Christ Hospital to make a positive impact together."

“We are thrilled to be partnering once again with Sam Hubbard and his foundation to make Thanksgiving memorable for hundreds of families in the region,” Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “His passion and charitable work inspires our team ever year to give back to the community we work, live and play in for those in need during the holiday season.”

About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.

About the Sam Hubbard Foundation

Founded in 2020, The Sam Hubbard Foundation’s mission is to bring equitable access to food, education, and a healthy lifestyle for all Cincinnatians. To date, the Sam Hubbard Foundation has raised over $750,000 which, has supported the launch of 13 Hubbard’s Cupboards and the provision of 300,000+ meals for hunger-related initiatives throughout the Cincinnati area.