Patriots host annual Thanksgiving event with Goodwill [Video]

On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving each year, the New England Patriots Foundation and Goodwill join forces to host the annual Patriots Thanksgiving, where the team gives back to the local community.This year’s event was held in Roxbury, where the Patriots and Goodwill provided Thanksgiving meals to local people in need.”When you go through what we went through on Sunday and how you feel after a loss like that, this is so uplifting,” Patriots Owner Robert Kraft said.Kraft said this is why he bought this team over three decades ago: to be part of a community.Giving back also trickles down to every player.”It’s awesome to be able to come out, give back to the community, and just happy to be here,” cornerback Christian Gonzalez said.”It’s being able to use your platform for something special and something positive,” safety Brenden Schooler said.Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has his own foundation; he knows what …