For Immediate Release
May 19, 2020
ATLANTA – Seeking to support first responders amid the coronavirus pandemic, Michael Render, publicly known as Killer Mike, and Tip “T.I.” Harris, have partnered with the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Foundation and WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South to serve meals to firefighters and healthcare workers through their Bankhead Seafood food truck.
The Bankhead Seafood food truck, went to Atlanta Fire Station 22 on Wednesday, May 20, and will go to WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South on Friday, May 22. Firefighters from stations 16, 22 and 38 (which are all near Bankhead Seafood) were served.
“Everyone says “thank you” to first responders. This is an opportunity to put action behind our words of appreciation,” Render said. “These are true community heroes and we want to show them we value their work and sacrifice.”
The May 20 and May 22 events follow a May 6 effort where Render and Harris teamed up with the community enrichment organization, PAWkids and served meals to 500 Atlantans. The meals were provided by Mercedes Benz. The duo also delivered cash, groceries and other household items to several families in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood.
Render is a Grammy award-winning rapper, businessman, activist and one half of the Hip Hop duo, Run the Jewels. Harris is an actor, Grammy award-winning rapper, businessman, and activist. The duo partnered with Noel Khalil, and purchased Bankhead Seafood in 2018 from Mrs. Helen Harden. They launched a food truck earlier this spring in advance of the reopening the restaurant in 2021.
WHO: Bankhead Seafood, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, WellStar Atlanta Medical South
WHAT: Bankhead Seafood Food Truck Meal Service to First Responders
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20 at Atlanta Fire Station 22
817 Hollywood Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Friday, May 22 at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South
1170 Cleveland Avenue, East Point, GA
Fire Station 16 and Fire Station 38
Contact: Jennifer R. Farmer, jenniferr@spotlightpr.org
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