Mike Budenholzer is giving back to his home state.
The head coach has partnered with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix to continue his “Coach Bud’s Assists for Hunger” program.
Budenholzer will donate $15 to St. Vincent de Paul for every Suns assist this season, with a minimum of $25,000 committed to fight food scarcity.
Eradicating hunger and food insecurity in our communities is something I care about deeply,” said Budenholzer in a news release. “In my home state of Arizona nearly one million people go hungry each year, and I want to do all I can to assist. We make a difference on the court with our unselfish play and teamwork, and together with St. Vincent de Paul we can do the same to assist in ending hunger in Arizona.”
That’s super cool,” Suns big Mason Plumlee said. “I didn’t know that.”
The Suns have 617 assists on the season. At $15 an assist, the donation total right now is at $9,255.
The Suns have to finish the season with 1,667 assists to reach $25,005. Budenholzer is giving $25,000 regardless. So every assist beyond 1,667 will be an additional $15 per assist towards the donation.
Budenholzer first launched this program to combat hunger in 2016 when he was head coach with the Atlanta Hawks. He continued the initiative with the Milwaukee Bucks and now the Suns.
St. Vincent de Paul’s mission is to “feed, clothe, house and heal individuals and families in need” throughout central and northern Arizona. St. Vincent de Paul provides 7,000 meals daily through four charity dining rooms and partner organizations.
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