Tyreek Hill donates 6,000 meals to local families, challenges his teammates to do the same

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 08: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts at the end of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette…

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 08: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts at the end of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

by: Stephanie Graflage

Posted: Mar 16, 2020 / 12:14 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 16, 2020 / 12:14 PM CDT

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill announced Monday that he is partnering with Harvesters to donate 6,000 meals to local families who are struggling to find food during the coronavirus outbreak.

“The COVID-19 outbreak is changing our daily lives,” Hill tweeted. “Today my foundation will be partnering with Harvesters to donate meals to families and youth who are now without their free breakfast and lunch programs.”

In his announcement, Hill challenged his teammates including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Demarcus Robinson, Gehrig Dieter, Tyrann Mathieu and Frank Clark.

Hill also said he is challenging all of Chiefs Kingdom to help in anyway they can.

“Stay safe, stay informed and support each other!” Hill added.

As the world endures a difficult time due to COVID-19, I am happy to partner with @harvesters to donate 6,000 meals to families. I’m challenging @patrickmahomes @killatrav @demarcusrobinson @gehrigdieter @mathieu_era @stonecoldjones95 @TheRealFrankC_ pic.twitter.com/wCGDQXPJOO
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 16, 2020