Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is helping the metropolitan Detroit community fight the novel coronavirus pandemic with several programs to aid the masses.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford will commit $100,000 on two programs: Forgotten Harvest, which will deliver 138,000 pounds of food to local charities six days a week, and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, who will provide immediate relief to students impacted by this crisis, according to Lions.com.
They're also providing meals for first responders and hospital workers at restaurants in the vicinity of four area hospitals.
“Obviously, Kelly and I feel really blessed to be in the situation we're in,” said Stafford. “Some of that comes with respect to the people who are in your community and have been having a hard go of it. This virus is affecting all people, and people in all areas.
“We're trying to help out what is home to us, and what's been home to us for 12 years.”
Stafford is one of many athletes who have chipped in to help their respective communities during times of hardship. The Detroit area is in major need after several restaurants and local factories were forced to close down to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.
“We're going to take some heat off them and put some meals on us,” said Stafford. “It's our way to say, ‘We appreciate you,' and fuel them up for the fight.
“We're just trying to inject some cash (in small business) and have those people staying safe.”
The Lions quarterback and his family have put the city on their back during this financial crisis, an act of kindness that surely won't be forgotten by the fans.
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