The Athlete’s Foot and Team Roc, Roc Nation’s Philanthropic and Social Justice Division Provide 200,000 Meals to Communities in Need with Feeding America®

Meet Hometown Talent at Select Store Locations to Help Raise Awareness About Food Insecurity in Chicago, Raleigh/Durham, New Orleans, and Atlanta

The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), and Team Roc, Roc Nation’s philanthropic and social justice division, are joining forces to support Feeding America^® by helping to provide 200,000 meals* and raise awareness about food insecurity during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season. From November 1st – November 24th, select TAF stores in Chicago, Raleigh-Durham, New Orleans, and Atlanta will co-host in-store food donations with hometown talent including: Ambré, Skyy Clark, Dain Dainja, Dixson, and Reuben Vincent. The shared goal of the campaign is to provide valuable assistance during the season of giving.

Select In-Store Events to Support Local Food Banks:

Chicago/Joliet Area:

University of Illinois’s The Fighting Illini Guard Skyy Clark shares, “I am so excited to work with The Athlete’s Foot and Team Roc on this local community initiative to support Feeding America and bring awareness to how people in need can address food insecurity during the Thanksgiving and holiday season.”

University of Illinois’s The Fighting Illini Forward Dain Dainja, states, “The Northern Illinois Food Bank is a leader in the fight against hunger and I am proud to be supporting their efforts with this campaign organized by The Athlete’s Foot and Team Roc. It’s important to me to be able to give back to my hometown in an impactful way by encouraging non-perishable food donations during the holiday season.”

New Orleans:

Raleigh-Durham:

Hip hop artist Reuben Vincent states, “I am amped to be joining The Athlete’s Foot and Team Roc alongside Feeding America to support The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. As an artist and an influencer in today’s generation, I think it’s very important that we give back to the community in every way we can, especially during the holidays. There was a certain time in the past when my holidays weren’t as bright, so I want to be there for others and inspire them.”

Atlanta:

For more information about Feeding America and how you can help, go to ww.feedingamerica.org.
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.

Team Roc, Roc Nation’s philanthropic and social justice division, maintains an unwavering commitment to activism and humanitarianism. We work to advance the fight for justice, social good, and meaningful impact, and we collaborate with partners across all industries to effect positive change in communities most harmed by inequity and systemic racism around the world.

More than just a retail store but branded to be a destination for athletic street style, The Athlete’s Foot is a global retailer of athletic-inspired lifestyle for streetwear, footwear, apparel, and accessories. The Athlete’s Foot sneaker and streetwear chain has 550 stores and e-commerce shops in 30+ countries. Its global headquarters are located in Stans, Switzerland, and in Atlanta, GA, in the United States.