Rangers host holiday dinner with Garden of Dreams Foundation

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit, and the New York Rangers are starting to do just that.

On Tuesday, the team hosted a holiday dinner along with the Garden of Dreams Foundation at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Forwards Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick, along with goalie Jonathan Quick volunteered to serve meals to families and participate in other activities with the youth in attendance such as face painting, dancing, photo opportunities and giveaways.

The holiday dinner hosted over 200 families affiliated with Garden of Dreams Partner organization, NYC Department of Homeless Services.

Joining the players was celebrity chef Anne Burrell, a well-known Rangers fan.

“Obviously these people here are near and dear to our hearts, part of the Rangers family,” Carrick told the Rangers. “And it just feels great meeting these people and getting to give back a little bit.”

“It was a lot of fun,” said Trocheck. “A lot of little kids with big smiles on their faces just happy to be here. Those kinds of things make you feel warm inside.”

According to the organization’s website, the Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity that works with the MSG Family of Companies to bring life-changing opportunities to young people in need.

On Monday, the team hosted its Garden of Dreams Night at Madison Square Garden for the Rangers game against the New Jersey Devils.

The Rangers will continue the season of giving by hosting their annual Toys for Tots Event on Wednesday.