The COVID-19 crisis is impacting neighborhoods across the world, there is a lot of doom and gloom in the world right now. But there are quite a few inspirational stories of people coming to the aid of others, assisting in any way possible.
Courageous medical staffs are putting aside their needs to help the welfare of the sick, educators are diligently working on shifting gears to online learning programs, while others provide food to families who can’t afford them at this time.
Thankfully, we have of those stories in the Detroit Lions community as well.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford have shown their generosity numerous times in the Detroit area, and they have stepped in once again during this ongoing dilemma. According to a report from local new channel four, the Stafford’s said they will be providing free meals to brave medical staff personnel at a local Wahlburgers:
“The couple said they will cover up to $5,000 in orders made by first responders, including doctors, nurses, police officers, and firefighters, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.”
Kelly went on to state this won’t be their only stop in and will do this across the state.
“We will be doing this at multiple restaurants in Michigan,” Kelly said. “I will announce them tomorrow here on my Instagram with all the details, so if you work at a hospital, please go grab a meal on us and please stay safe and healthy.”
Once again, the Staffords have shown their heart and kind spirit through these difficult times and the appreciation they deserve can not be measured.
Another individual in the Lions community who is trying to make a difference is Lions’ running back coach Kyle Caskey, who with his wife Kayla, has created a “virtual food drive” to help families in need during this pandemic.
The Caskeys have teamed up with Gleaners, a local food bank, aiming to raise $20,000 to assist neighborhoods in the Detroit area, as the majority are unable to leave their households at this time.
Below is a video Caskey and his wife posted on Twitter about the food drive:
#BeatHunger @Gleaners pic.twitter.com/orl8ymIVR3
— Kyle Caskey (@CoachKyleCaskey) March 25, 2020
If you are able, please consider donating. The link to donate is coach Caskey’s tweet below and for every one dollar donated, three meals will make their way to much-needed families.
HUNGER is a major issue during these trying times while we deal with COVID-19.@NFLBombShell and I have partnered with @Gleaners to create a Virtual Food Drive.
Please donate today and help us reach our goal of $20K or roughly 60,000 meals around Detroit.https://t.co/wa8FumOoky— Kyle Caskey (@CoachKyleCaskey) March 25, 2020
The Staffords and Caskeys have shown the pure heart of Detroit, by finding positive ways to make an impact. With how morbid the world might be, it is genuinely aspiring to see individuals step up and make a difference in their communities.