From getting students excited about literacy, packaging Thanksgiving meals for the less fortunate, and surprising an entire elementary school with sneakers and winter hats, New England Patriots players had a busy day in the community this Tuesday.

As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, several New England Patriots players joined the Patriots Foundation in hosting a pickleball tournament with members of the Massachusetts National Guard.

'These kids haven't had a chance to really be be kids, so to provide a safe space for them and their families to actually get to experience a fun holiday is great to be a part of.'

As part of the NFL Votes initiative, New England Patriots defensive lineman Keion White joined Patriots Foundation president Josh Kraft at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library on Monday for a nonpartisan voting forum.

After signing a three-year contract extension with the Patriots, special teamer Brenden Schooler is eager to continue growing as a player and leader in New England.

"You would have never thought that we were going through what we were going through just because of how tough we were and we always knew that it was better days ahead."

He may not have been physically able to bowl, but New England Patriots center David Andrews didn't let his season-ending injury stop him from hosting the bowling tournament that has generated millions of dollars for Boston Medical Center over the years.

"We're in hard times. This is a day they don't have to worry about buying food for their families. They can come here for fresh produce, food from the food trucks, get a nice haircut for the kids, and have a lot of fun."

In celebration of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, New England Patriots players David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, Anfernee Jennings and Cole Strange visited the Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence on Tuesday.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is proud of his Colombian heritage. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, he joined the Patriots foundation in giving back to kids from similar backgrounds.

As Brenden Schooler was formally announced as the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2024 Legends Ball Honoree, New England Patriots teammates Jonathan Jones and Drake Maye showed up to support him and help run drills for the Special Olympics flag football team.

"To come to the game and see my players fighting just like I'm fighting? That is a blessing."