NFL player John Johnson III and Costco stage holiday giveaway in Hawthorne

Hawthorne City News (HCTV) · December 19, 2025

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NFL player John Johnson the third partnered with Costco on Hendry and Rosecrans for a holiday giveaway providing groceries, turkeys, toys and other items to families in Hawthorne. Organizers and attendees said they plan more giveaways in the future.

An annual holiday giveaway led by NFL player John Johnson the third arrived in Hawthorne this year through a partnership with a local Costco store, HCTV reported.

The on-scene report said attendees received groceries, turkeys, toys and other holiday supplies. "I want people to enjoy just like I wanna enjoy Christmas too," Johnson said on camera, adding that the giveaway is an obligation he feels during the season and that he plans more events in the future.

Costco and organizers framed the partnership as a straightforward way to serve families in need. Attendees described appreciation for the donations and volunteers who helped distribute items; organizers did not provide a full accounting of donated quantities or total value during the broadcast.