Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation to host Coat Drive with Walmart (TODAY)

Posted by | Ray Cornelius

After ending a seven month epic tour, iconic hip-hop artist and celebrity philanthropist Antwan “Big Boi” Patton comes home to host a community coat drive in partnership with Walmart. Over 500 coats are anticipated to be collected and distributed to families throughout the Metropolitan Atlanta area. On Thursday, November 13, 2014, fans, supporters and media are encouraged to donate coats, outerwear and blankets in good condition at the East Point Walmart located at 844 Cleveland Avenue, SW, East Point, GA 30344.

“We are extremely excited to partner with Walmart to give back to the community that we love” said Jennifer Lester, Executive Director of the Big Kidz Foundation. According to the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgians need to prepare for a severely cold winter season now. “Making sure families are warm this winter should be a priority for everyone and helping others by providing clothing and coats to those families in need will be an important effort in all communities” said Lester.

East Point Walmart Manager Litagia Manning was instrumental in partnering her store with a foundation whose mission is aligned with the stores community efforts. “We encounter celebrities regularly, however, we only partner with those whose mission we believe in” explains Walmart store manager Litagia Manning.

“The Big Kidz Foundation is all about giving back to those in the community who need our help” said Big Kidz Founder Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. “We urge other organizations, businesses and citizens to help us provide coats and other winter wear to families who need us” said Patton. The Big Kidz Foundation has been a fixture in the community since 2006; raising over a million dollars to help local, national and international causes. BKF believes that we all belong to the world community and it is not just a responsibility but a privilege to give back to those who need our help.”

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