TikTok & Arnold Schwarzenegger Donating $3M To Feed Students Impacted By Coronavirus
Popular short-form video app TikTok is partnering with Arnold Schwarzenegger to donate $3 million to feed students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
As schools across the nation shut down, some families are now challenged with providing meals to their children. However, those connected with the 60-city chapters of Schwarzenegger’s organization, After-School All-Stars (ASAS), will receive aid.
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Additionally, TikTok’s US General Manger Vanessa Pappas, says, “We are all operating in uncertain times, and it’s more important now than ever before for both our local and global communities to come together to help those in need. This pledge to ASAS will help more students get access to meals, safely provided to them, during this crisis. While this alone won’t mitigate the impact of the current situation, we hope it can relieve one worry for parents who are balancing social distancing mandates, work and caring for children who can no longer go to school each day.”
Also, the former California Governor stated himself, “During a crisis, improvisation is critical and everyone has to look at new ways to help the most vulnerable. The After-School All-Stars programs are paused with schools closed, but we remain committed to supporting the 100,000 families we work with year-round. When I founded After-School All-Stars in 1992, the goal was always to support the families who need it the most. I’m grateful to TikTok for their donation which allows us to shift our priorities so our team can safely deliver groceries and gift cards for groceries to the families we help.”
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Via his social media, Schwarzenegger has also been proactive in encouraging folks to practice social distancing and stay home. See more below.