Rams QB Jared Goff, OT Andrew Whitworth donate $250,000 each to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 06: Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates with Los Angeles Rams Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) after throwing a pass for a touchdown during the NFC Wild Card football game between the Atlanta Falcon
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is receiving a generous donation from Los Angeles Rams stars Jared Goff and Andrew Whitworth.
Goff and Whitworth are donating $250,000 each to the food bank, it was announced Thursday.
"The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is on a mission to help fight the negative impacts of the coronavirus and I am humbled to team up with them to provide 1 million meals to our hurting community," Goff said on his social media platforms.
Whitworth reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Rams Wednesday, indicating the 38-year-old will spend the duration of his NFL career in the City of Angels.
With the combined $500,000 from Goff and Whitworth, the food bank will be able to provide 2 million meals.
Local food banks are preparing for increased demand due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and are in need of donations and volunteers.
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