Bruins' Beleskey purchased 400 pies, delivered to area shelters for Thanksgiving
Matt Beleskey showed his holiday spirit (and perhaps revealed a bit of a sweet tooth) on Thursday, when the Boston Bruins forward purchased and hand-delivered 400 pies to area shelters and charities Thanksgiving morning.
Happy Thanksgiving all my American friends! Had a great time getting out and delivering some delicious Mikes Pies!! https://t.co/DjAxPI72RO
— Matt Beleskey (@Matt_Beleskey) November 26, 2015
Beleskey's gesture continued the Bruins' Thanksgiving tradition, as Gregory Campbell did the same last season (Campbell has since signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets).
Helping to slice some pie at St. Francis House, never too early for pie! pic.twitter.com/H3n4czhvmC
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 26, 2015
The 27-year-old Beleskey made a special visit to Pine Street Inn, which serves more than 9,000 homeless people every year, Boston CBS Local reported. He also made trips to St. Francis House, Rosie's Place, Home for Little Wanderers and Family Aid Boston.
The kids at Family Aid Boston were excited for Matt's visit this morning. He delivered 20 pies and lots of smiles! pic.twitter.com/xozH7K8yLi
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 26, 2015
"We went to a family shelter in Dorchester and there were a lot of young kids who were excited - hopefully some new Bruins fans," Beleskey told Boston CBS Local.
Pine Street Inn was today's last stop. Beleskey donated 400 total pies from Mike's Pastry in Boston's North End pic.twitter.com/sCyflp0jjh
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 26, 2015
While the pies came from Mike's Pastry in Boston's North End, it appears the smiles on the faces of those who were touched by Beleskey's generosity came from the heart.