Drew Brees partners with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to provide meals

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines late in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 01:47 PM AST

Updated: Jun 17, 2020 / 01:47 PM AST

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced Wednesday that he is partnering with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to help feed those in need.

In his post on Instagram, the NFL player said a new Second Harvest Food Bank will be established to provide 15,800 meals.

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With many of our donations through the COVID crisis we have been able to establish facilities and programs that will last far beyond the existing need. We are excited to announce a new Second Harvest Food Bank kitchen in partnership with Catholic Charities of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA that will allow us to produce 15,800 meals per week for children, families, and seniors in need, as well as the homeless throughout southwest Louisiana! #LoveandServe

A post shared by Drew Brees (@drewbrees) on Jun 17, 2020 at 9:37am PDT