PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7, 2021 — Two short months ago, Super Bowl Champion Zach Ertz, and his wife Julie, who is a 2x World Cup Champion, created a special holiday-themed campaign to feed hungry families in their cherished city of Philadelphia. The campaign, called ‘Holiday Touchdowns for Meals’, linked meal-donations with the on-field performance of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Back in November, The Ertz Family Foundation and The Athletes’ Corner were the only contributors to the campaign. As awareness for the campaign increased, multiple individuals and organizations answered the call to “feed the hungry” as found in Matthew 25. One of the major contributors to the campaign was the President and CEO of Chegg, Dan Rosensweig. Through Dan’s generosity, more than 250,000 meals were added to the ‘Holiday Touchdowns for Meals’ program.
Due to the donations and support of many, The Ertz Family Foundation and The Athletes’ Corner were able to surpass half a million meals during the last two months. Two days ago, Zach and Julie, via The Ertz Family Foundation, presented a check to Feeding America and Philabundance for 600,000 meals, with the help of The Athletes’ Corner and Chegg.
“Tuesday was a great day. To be able to supply our community with 600,000 meals is something that we never could have imagined when we started the Holiday Touchdown’s for Meals program.” Said Zach and Julie Ertz, Founders of The Ertz Family Foundation. “With the help of many great people and organizations we were able to have a tangible impact in feeding many families. We love this city and it truly is an honor to be able to reciprocate that love.”
“It’s no secret that Zach and Julie have had incredible careers on the field. Zach had a game winning catch to win the Super Bowl, and Julie helped Team USA win 2 World Cups.” Said Brennen Creer, Founder & CEO of The Athletes’ Corner. “As impressive as they’ve been on the field, they’re just as impressive off it. Zach and Julie are so selfless and service oriented, and the world truly needs more people like them! The Athletes’ Corner is honored to partner with them and The Ertz Family Foundation, and we hope to change lives with him for many years to come.”
“Chegg is proud to partner with the Ertz Family Foundation to provide 250,000 meals, through their partnership with Philabundance, to the community of Philadelphia,” said Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Chegg, Inc. “At a time when we know people need support most, it’s an honor to be able to work alongside Zach and Julie, who genuinely put their community first and are working tirelessly to improve the lives of those around them”.
In addition to presenting the check to Philabundance and Feeding America, Zach and Julie Ertz volunteered their time on Tuesday to visit a local food bank in Kensington to help distribute food, socks and deodorant to those in need.