WWE Superstars Oba Femi, Lola Vice and Joe Hendry stepped away from the ring to help families in need this holiday season. The three stars joined more than 200 volunteers in Nashville to pack food for families struggling to put meals on the table.
According to a press release sent to Ringside News, WWE teamed up with The General Insurance and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee for the company’s annual Season of Giving initiative. The event took place November 11 at Tennessee State University, bringing together WWE talent, The General employees, students and local volunteers.
The numbers were pretty big, too. Second Harvest sourced 49,000 pounds of food for the event, with the goal of helping feed up to 50,000 local families. The volunteers worked together to pack food for distribution to people who need it during the holiday season. Courtney Blaise, director of community engagement at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, explained why the event was important for families in the area.
“Food insecurity affects families across Middle and West Tennessee every day, and meeting that need takes all of us working together. Seeing The General, WWE and our Nashville community come together to help provide food for thousands of local families is a powerful example of what community partnerships can accomplish. We’re grateful for their support and the difference this effort will make for our neighbors in need.”
The event also marked another step in WWE’s partnership with The General, which became the company’s first Official Auto Insurance Partner earlier this year. The insurance company has already worked with several WWE stars, including Roman Reigns in a Street Fighter-themed advertising campaign. Catie Fenley, senior manager of brand media and partnerships at The General, said the company wanted to do something beyond promoting its business through WWE.
“At The General, giving people a break is more than what we do for drivers. It’s a commitment that extends to the communities we serve. WWE has an incredible ability to connect with fans, but what makes this partnership especially meaningful is their commitment to giving back.”
WWE’s Season of Giving program brings wrestlers together with charities and community organizations around the country during the holidays. This time, Oba Femi, Lola Vice and Joe Hendry were among those helping out in Nashville, where thousands of families could benefit from the effort.
It’s a different side of WWE than what fans usually see on television, and this time the focus wasn’t on winning matches or championships. The three stars helped support a cause that could make a real difference for families heading into the holidays.
What do you think about Oba Femi, Lola Vice and Joe Hendry getting involved in WWE’s Season of Giving initiative? Which other WWE Superstars would you like to see participate in events like this? Let us know in the comments below.
