Mitchell Takes Del Real Family on Homeland Spree
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell helped a local family shop for groceries during a Thunder-Homeland community event.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
Oklahoma City Thunder player Ajay Mitchell took the Del Real family on a grocery shopping spree at Homeland. The family also received a $500 Homeland gift card for a future visit.
Why it matters
The event reflects the Thunder and Homeland's effort to give back to the Oklahoma City community. It offers a direct example of local philanthropy from a professional sports team and a grocery retailer.
The Del Real family received a $500 Homeland gift card for a future visit. The source does not report the total value of the program or how many families were served.
The players
Ajay Mitchell
Ajay Mitchell is a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.
Homeland
Homeland is an Oklahoma-based grocery chain with stores across the state.
The details
Mitchell pushed a cart and helped the family pick out items during the shopping spree at a Homeland store. The Thunder partnered with Homeland to organize the event.
Timeline
The event and its coverage were published on November 5, 2026.
Philanthropy Landscape
Professional sports franchises in Oklahoma City have increasingly partnered with local businesses on community giving, and this event follows that pattern. The Thunder's engagement with a grocery partner places the initiative within that broader local outreach effort.
Oklahoma City residents who shop at Homeland may see similar community giving initiatives from local partners. The event shows how a grocery retailer can use promotions to support families directly.
The takeaway
Community giving can take simple, practical forms, such as helping a family with their weekly groceries. Local sports and retail partnerships often focus on direct, visible support for neighbors.
Further reading
For more on local giving efforts, see Philanthropy coverage.
